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Steering Wheel: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Components
G03726451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). See AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) .
    3. Fig 2: Opening Access Cover On Steering Wheel
    G03726452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Open the access cover on the steering wheel.
    4. Fig 3: Turning Pinion Shaft To Release Steering Wheel From Column Shaft
    G03726453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Turn the pinion shaft to release the steering wheel from the column shaft.
    5. Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel
    G03726454Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.
    1. Position the steering wheel rearward.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  6. Remove the driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  8. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). See AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) .
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