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Steering Wheel Removal/Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Components
G06158882Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  2. Disconnect the steering wheel switch electrical connector from the clockspring.
    • Detach the steering wheel switch wiring from the retainers and position the wires aside.
  3. Remove the steering wheel bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 40 N.m {4.0 kgf.m, 30 ft.lbf}.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow the special tool to damage the steering wheel switch wires and connector while removing the steering wheel.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (211-014)
    G05465976Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.