Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (see AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Remove the dashboard under cover (driver side). (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the coil antenna (with advanced keyless system). (See COIL ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
If the steering lock component of a vehicle equipped with the advanced keyless system is replaced, perform the following procedure after installation.
- Without immobilizer system
  - Steering lock unit programming (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
- With immobilizer system
  - Immobilizer system resetting (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .) (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM] .)
Fig 1: Steering Wheel And Column Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.