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Without Steering Warmer System

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  1. Switch the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Lower the steering wheel to the bottommost position.
  4. Pull the steering wheel to furthest position rearward.
  5. Verify the service hole on the back side of the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Checking Service Hole On Back Side Of Steering Wheel
    G11428320Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    Fig 2: Inserting Tool Into Service Hole
    G11428451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Recommended tool 

    • TORX driver (T30 (diam. 6))
  7. Move the tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage driver-side air bag module tab A from steering wheel hook A.
    Fig 3: Detaching Driver-Side Air Bag Module Tab From Steering Wheel Hook
    G11428452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    Fig 4: Rotating Steering Wheel Until Service Hole Can Be Seen From Behind Steering Wheel
    G11428453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    Fig 5: Inserting Tool Into Service Hole
    G11428454Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Move the tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage driver-side air bag module tab B from steering wheel hook B.
    NOTE:
    • By moving the tool, the omega spring is pressed at the same time allowing the omega spring to be removed from steering wheel hook D.
    Fig 6: Detaching Driver-Side Air Bag Module Tab From Steering Wheel Hook
    G11428455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    Fig 7: Rotating Steering Wheel Until Service Hole Can Be Seen From Behind Steering Wheel
    G11428456Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    Fig 8: Inserting Tool Into Service Hole
    G11428457Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • The driver-side air bag module could be damaged if it is dropped while it is completely disengaged from the steering wheel. Hold the driver-side air bag module securely with a hand while it is completely disengaged.
  13. Move the tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage driver-side air bag module tab C from steering wheel hook C.
    NOTE:
    • By moving the tool, the omega spring is pressed at the same time allowing the omega spring to be removed from steering wheel hook E.
    Fig 9: Detaching Driver-Side Air Bag Module Tab From Steering Wheel Hook
    G11428458Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the air bag module from the steering wheel.
  15. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
    Fig 10: Lifting Locking Device Carefully Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G11428459Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the air bag module connectors.
  17. Disconnect the horn switch connector.
  18. Remove the driver-side air bag module.
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