Clock Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

For vehicles with DSC: If the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign material adhering to it, performance of the steering angle sensor may be reduced, causing abnormal operation. When handling the clock spring, be careful not to deform the disc and make sure there is no foreign material on it.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the driver-side air bag module.
(See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the steering wheel.
(See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Removal/Installation Steps Of Clock Spring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC and perform inspection of the system.