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Removal and Installation

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
  3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 40 N-m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf).
      Fig 1: Loosening Steering Wheel Bolt
      G04309585Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      CAUTION:
      • Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
  4. Using SST 205-116, loosen the steering wheel.
  5. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
  6. Remove the steering wheel.
    • Route the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
      NOTE:
      • A new steering wheel bolt must be installed.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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