How-To: Folding rear seats in MS6

[onedeath]

Took out the back panel and this is what I saw.

Bracing
http://www.onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0231.jpg

Closer Look
http://www.onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0232.jpg

And then I found the latch!!!!! One for each side.
http://www.onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0234.jpg

Flip the latch and this is what happens. :) :) :)
http://www.onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0236.jpg

I am a happy man now that I found that it is possible to carry bigger items in the trunk. :D

[ForceFed]

Good find for MS6 owners!(thumb)

[Da 6]

Now you need to find the part #s for the factory non speed 6. There are cable operated levers on each side that attach to those tabs to drop them unless you wanna crawl in each time to do it.

[Newf]

this is good news.

great job

[Rainman]

Definitely good find.

R

[XPLORx4]

This is a duplicate post of one I made over on *Sister Forum*. FYI in case you don't frequent that forum.

I have completed my rear-seat pass-through mod on my Mazdaspeed6. This mod involves two steps:
1) cut an opening in the rear seat/trunk liner
2) install rear seat remote-release levers

STEP 1 Obtain the necessary parts

I purchased my parts from mazdastuff.com. Cost: about $55 including shipping.

(2) GK2A-57-X50A ... LEVER, REMOTE
(2) GK2A-57-X24 ... BRACKET, LEVER- REMOTE
(1) GK2A-57-X6YA ... CABLE, LEFT
(1) GK2A-57-X6XA ... CABLE, RIGHT
(3) GB02-67-014 ... CLIP **
(4) metric nuts and washers that you can find at your local hardware store***

** buy only 2 if you have NAVI.
*** sorry, I don't know the size. I used some I found in my random parts bin.

Click here for a pic of the parts (http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/01parts.jpg)

STEP 2 Remove all of the trunk lining, then flip down the rear seats.

Pop off the numerous clips securing the panels around the trunk by pulling up on their centers.

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/02remove_trunkpanels.jpg

STEP 3 Make the trunk comfy.

You will need to lay down inside the trunk to install the cables, so place something comfy on the trunk floor.

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/03pillow.jpg

STEP 4 Widen the holes at the ends of the cables

The pins on the rear seat latch are slightly bigger than the slotted opening on the cable, so I opened up the hole just a little so the cable would fit over the pins.

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/04widen_hole.jpg

STEP 5 Install the remote-lever cables

Lay down in the trunk on your back and attach the ends of the cables to the seat latches. Route the cables through the body as shown below. When the cables are routed and attached to the seat latches, clip the cables to the body so they don't pop off.

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/05latch_left.jpg

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/08latch_right.jpg

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/06cable_route.jpg

STEP 6 Assemble the ends of the levers and secure them to the mounts with the nuts you bought.

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/09lever.jpg

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/07lever_bracket.jpg

STEP 7 Cut an opening in the trunk liner and modify it to flip up and down easily.

Reattach the trunk liner to the trunk with the speed-clips, then trace an opening on the back of the liner from the inside of the car. Carefully cut out the opening with a utility knife. I placed a block of wood beneath the liner to have a firm surface on which to cut. Fabricate some method to open/close the cut-out. Here's the results of my work, in which I used some lexan strips, double-sided tape, velcro, and a convenient pull-strap:

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/11flap_cutout.jpg

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/12velcro_tabs.jpg

STEP 8 Cut out notches in the left and right-side trunk liners to allow for the newly installed levers to fit

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/10liner_cutout.jpg

STEP 9 Reinstall the trunk panels and admire your handiwork

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/13lever_left_done.jpg http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/14lever_right_done.jpg

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/15passthru_closed.jpg

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/16passthru_open.jpg

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/17passthru.jpg

http://www.xplorx4.com/mazda6/trunk_passthru/18seats_down.jpg

[seanmcsean]

good work, I moved it to "how to"

[Killer]

Sweet! I may just have to do this.

[seanw]

Nice work! Can also you post a how-to of the Autodim/Homelink mirror upgrade you described on the Mazda6 forum? If it is super straight forward, then how about just a photo of the finished product. Like a lot of people I was dissapointed to learn that Homelink wasn't really an option for the MS6. After reading your post I am pretty much ready to plunk down the $150 and do it myself.

[Rainman]

Very nice work X. Solid job.

R

[XPLORx4]

Updated the first post. I finished installing the remote rear-seat fold-down levers.

[Rainman]

X you rock brother!

R

[AWD6]

haha, ive had my ms6 for 5 months now and never knew that...good job man, stumbling onto that.

[TheMAN]

the seat latches used on the ms6 are actually different from the normal seat latches... so you can get the proper seat latches designed for the karakuri cable pullers and they are color matched to your seat backs... I'm not sure, but they probably have a plastic cover over them too... anyway the part numbers:
GJ6A-57-32XC-02 right latch
GJ6A-57-32YC-02 left latch

for the MPS owners (as in you guys not in north america), order these japanese made parts instead:
GJ6A-57-X5XA right lever... the cable & bracket are part of it!
GJ6A-57-X5YA left lever... the cable & bracket are part of it!
UJ40-67-CA1 (supercedes GB02-67-014) clip... 2 or 3 requied per above list

for the OEM nuts (these are globally available):
9994-00-600 (for the cables, need 4)
no washers needed!

[jrodhotrod]

For the record, the nuts that you need to attach the handles are 6mm nuts with a thread pitch of 1.0, along with appropriate washers. I just did this mod following the instructions above after getting my parts from mazdastuff and couldn't be happier with the results.

[TheMAN]

like I said, you don't need washers! mazda didn't use them on the cars that came with these!

[Skywlkr]

like I said, you don't need washers! mazda didn't use them on the cars that came with these!

First off this is has to be the best find, maybe tied with the clutch adjustment for the ms6. I wanted to clarify one thing. TheMAN stated part numbers for the trunk releases, are those diffrent then the ones listed in the first post with the part list and instructions? Thanks for this information. I don't feel so bad about getting rid of my truck for this car now.

[IVIax]

...
STEP 1 Obtain the necessary parts

I purchased my parts from mazdastuff.com. Cost: about $55 including shipping.

(2) GK2A-57-X50A ... LEVER, REMOTE
(2) GK2A-57-X24 ... BRACKET, LEVER- REMOTE
(1) GK2A-57-X6YA ... CABLE, LEFT
(1) GK2A-57-X6XA ... CABLE, RIGHT
(3) GB02-67-014 ... CLIP **
(4) metric nuts and washers that you can find at your local hardware store***

** buy only 2 if you have NAVI.
*** sorry, I don't know the size. I used some I found in my random parts bin.
...


I'm new to this forum, and I don't understand how I can find those parts on mazdastuff.com, I went to the site, but there is no search option, and then I tried looking for parts and accessories for the MS6, but they weren't listed there either. Any help would be appreciated.
-Max

[XPLORx4]

I e-mailed them my parts request to verify their prices and shipping cost, then phoned in my credit card info to make the purchase.

Those parts aren't shown on the website. I got the part numbers from my local Mazda dealer.

[duckllr]

This is awesome. Now I can load my snowboards in the trunk.. hell yeah!

[saypokai]

Dumb question about the back seats. Notices the 2 black bracing, i was wondering what purpose do they serve and if it's ok to take them off? (so i can fit more stuff thru the trunk to the folded down back seats.

[jdub260]

Dumb question about the back seats. Notices the 2 black bracing, i was wondering what purpose do they serve and if it's ok to take them off? (so i can fit more stuff thru the trunk to the folded down back seats.

First off welcome!! :)

Now down to business.
They are there to stiffen the chassis of the car. When you hear mazda say that "The Mazdaspeed 6 is 50% stiffer than the regular 6" they are pretty much talking about those two black braces.

Can you take them out?......yes

Is it suggested?.......NOOOOOOO!!!!!

If you do decide to take them out the car will not handle nearly as well and if you were to drive very agressively with the seats folded down you could even twist the car a little.(Very small chance of this)

I would say that if you just HAD to take them out for a weekend trip you could. I would just drive like a grandma the whole weekend and put them back on the night I got home.

[tunersteve]

All of my parts arrived today, I may attempt to start this tonight or tomorrow night if I can get the garage warmed up enough...an updated how-to with a bit more detail will be coming along with it, stay tuned.

Edit - got it done last night. Editing pics and the how-to is scribbled together on my notebook. I'll type it up tonight hopefully.

[myspeedy07]

Can someone post pics of where these latches are or at least tell me? I do not see them after removing the liner behind the seats. Maybe Im blind.

[sunshineFC]

Edit - got it done last night. Editing pics and the how-to is scribbled together on my notebook. I'll type it up tonight hopefully.

DO IT!

[tunersteve]

I found my write-up the other night, I will post it here shortly. I got a new comp and a few other things came up, so it got put on the back burner. Sorry for the delays.

[MShreve]

I could use some updated pics for this. I just pulled the trunk liner and was poking around, but I can't seem to figure out how to release the seat latches.

I suppose I'll just stuff myself in there for a better look, but thought I'd hunt this thread down first.

[tunersteve]

I could use some updated pics for this. I just pulled the trunk liner and was poking around, but I can't seem to figure out how to release the seat latches.

I suppose I'll just stuff myself in there for a better look, but thought I'd hunt this thread down first.

You'll need to look on the bar that the rear deck rests on. There are two posts that stick down. By pushing those to the center of the car, it will release each side to drop down. I suggest pushing the seat lightly as you're trying to release the lever, and you may have to crawl in the trunk and face upward to clearly see them.

[MShreve]

Thanks Steve. As soon as I crawled in there I saw exactly what you were talking about.

[USAFVMI08]

Do you have updated pictures and a write up for this, Steve?

[tunersteve]

Do you have updated pictures and a write up for this, Steve?

I have the pics but never completed the write-up for it. Between this and my Corksport brace, I have a lot of catching up to do.

[mn3kgtvr4]

Yeah, anything ya got more more info or pics Tunersteve would be helpful. Just got my parts delivered yesterday.

[ms6z]

I don't see the pics.......

[tunersteve]

Uploading the pics to photobucket right now.

EDIT - Here's a link to my album, which shows a lot of pics that I took during the install

http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/tunersteve/Folding%20seat%20install/

[ms6z]

Thanks for the pics...

[tunersteve]

Thanks for the pics...

Did you want something else?

[batou079]

Are the pics from the original How-To section still somewhere?
I see someone posted a collection of pics pertaining to this mod in photbucket...
but nothing to really tell us what each pic is looking at...

The how-to one laid out step my step, just curious if they are the same pics.
if so, i spose i can just figure it out. :p

[tunersteve]

This mod is really simple. I didn't get into too much detail with those pics because I simply ordered the parts from the list and did it by climbing in and figuring out where things go. Once you tear the trunk apart, everything is very easy to find and won't take you long. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.