Steering Wheel Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect both battery cables.
2. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS); see DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
3. Remove the driver-side air bag module; see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
4. Remove the steering wheel bolt.
   CAUTION:

   • Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
5. Use a 2-Jaw type puller to remove the steering wheel.
   Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Remove and discard the original steering wheel bolt.
7. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the air bag sliding contact through the steering wheel.
8. Install in reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque 34-46 N.m (25-34 ft.lbf)