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Ignition Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda B4000, 2004 Mazda B3000, and 2004 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Detach the hood lock release handle and position aside.
  3. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover and instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. See INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the electrical connector.
    NOTE:
    • The ignition should be in the OFF position.
    1. Remove the two screws.
    2. Remove the ignition switch.
    Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch Screws
    G01935750Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in reverse order of removal.
    1. Tightening torque 
      1. 5.3 - 7.2 N.m (54 - 73 kgf.cm, 47 - 64 in.lbf)