Steering Wheel Bezel Removal/Installation: Notes

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WARNING:

Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)

Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)
Remove the steering switch. (See STEERING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Pull the steering wheel bezel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure below, and detach tabs A and B, and the pin.

Fig 1: Pulling Steering Wheel Bezel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the steering wheel bezel from the steering wheel. (See Steering Wheel Bezel Installation Note .)

Fig 2: Steering Wheel Bezel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.