Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation: Installation

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Install the intermediate shaft to the steering column. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the adjusting lever of the steering column component is locked.

Fig 1: Adjusting Lever Of Steering Column Component Locked
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- Do not unlock the adjusting lever until the steering column installation is completed to prevent damage to the steering column.
Temporarily install the steering column component to the dashboard member using nuts A and B.

Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Component To Dashboard Member
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Tighten the nuts in the order of nut A and nut B.
CAUTION:
- If the steering column is installed, install it according to the procedure to prevent damage to intermediate shaft that could result if the steering column is installed in the incorrect order.
Fig 3: Steering Column Nuts Tightening Sequence
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Insert the intermediate shaft into the steering gear (pinion) to the position shown in the figure and tighten it using a new joint bolt.

Fig 4: Inserting Intermediate Shaft Into Steering Gear (Pinion) To Position
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Install the joint cover.

Fig 5: Installing Joint Cover
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Install the start stop unit. (See START STOP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the light switch and the wiper and washer switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
Install the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Assemble the wiring harness clips and connectors shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Assembling Wiring Harness Clips And Connectors
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Install the driver-side lower panel. (See DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Assemble the seaming welt.
Install the following parts:
1. Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
With the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, install the steering wheel using a new lockbolt.

Fig 7: Installing Steering Wheel Using Lockbolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
If the steering column is replaced, perform the auto configuration using the following procedure.
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 1 min or more .
2. Switch the ignition off and wait for 3 s or more .
3. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and complete the EPS Control Module auto configuration.
4. Clear the DTC. (See CLEARING DTC [EPS CONTROL MODULE] .)
5. Switch the ignition off and wait for 3 s or more.
6. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 1 min or more.
7. Using the M-MDS, verify that DTCs U2300:54/U2300:55/U2300:56 are not displayed.
  - If DTCs U2300:54/U2300:55/U2300:56 are displayed, go to the DTC troubleshooting procedure. (See DTC U2300:54/U2300:55/U2300:56 [EPS CONTROL MODULE] .)