09-032-16-3201

Service Bulletin
Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
© 2016 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Subject:
Bulletin No:
09-032/16
Last Issued:
05/13/2016
FRONT SEAT RECLINER LEVER KNOB DIFFICULT TO USE
MULTI-MODEL - FRONT SEAT RECLINER LEVER KNOB DIFFICULT TO USE
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2016 CX-3 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 DK ****** 136420 (produced before March 01, 2016)
2016 Mazda2
DESCRIPTION
Some customers may complain about a front seat recliner lever knob difficult to move. This makes it difficult to
change the seat back reclining position.
This may be caused by a return recliner lever knob spring (A) that is too strong.
Front seat (Driver side)
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
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equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers.” Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
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Bulletin No: 09-032/16
Last Issued: 05/13/2016
© 2016 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Remove the front seat side cover (door side) (E).
a. Remove seat height adjustment lever (B) by pulling on the inner release tab (C), then slide the lever forward to remove.
b. Remove seat recline lever (D) by pulling outward. Discard the seat recline lever.
c. Remove seat side cover (E) by pulling outward.
3. Remove the return spring (A) and install a new one.
4. Install the front seat side cover (E) with 2 new clips, seat height adjustment lever (B) and the new recliner
lever (D).
5. Verify repair.
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Bulletin No: 09-032/16
Last Issued: 05/13/2016
© 2016 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
PART(S) INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Qty.
Notes
D0YT-57-X5X
LEVER ASSY, RH
1
Right side. Parts set includes one return
spring and the recliner lever knob.
D0YT-57-X5Y
LEVER ASSY, LH
1
Left side. Parts set includes one return spring
and the recliner lever knob.
BBY4-88-072
CLIP
2 or 4
One side requires 2 clips.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
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This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
This repair will be covered under Mazda’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
This TSB can be performed by D329 Mazda Certified Lube Technicians.
Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
Warranty Type
A
Symptom Code
72
Damage Code
9C
Part Number Main Cause
Quantity
Operation Number / Labor Hours:
D0YT-57-X5X or D0YT-57-X5Y
1
XXM1DARX / 0.3 Hrs. One side
XXM1DBRX / 0.4 Hrs. Both sides
This TSB can be performed by D329
Mazda Certified Lube Technicians:
Yes
NOTE: When the spring is replaced for both sides, claim the other side as a related part number.
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