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Without Steering Shift Switch

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  1. Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK).
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  3. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  4. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  5. Affix protective tape to the gaps between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.
  6. Remove the screws.
  7. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press the cover tabs in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure to detach the cover tabs from the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area On Steering Wheel
    G09077723Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Inserting Fastener Remover Into Clearance Between Steering Wheel And Cover
    G09077724Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert the fastener remover into the clearance between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.
  9. Move the fastener remover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach cover tab from the steering wheel.
    Fig 3: Moving Fastener Remover
    G09077725Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the cover while detaching the pins from the steering wheel.
    Fig 4: Removing Cover Detaching Pins From Steering Wheel
    G09077726Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the steering wheel.
  12. Detach the clip.
  13. While pressing the tabs of the steering switch in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the steering switch in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the tabs of the steering switch from the steering wheel.
    Fig 5: Pressing Clip Tabs
    G09077727Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 6: Pressing Tabs Of Steering Switch
    G09077728Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Insert a fastener remover into the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Inserting Fastener Remover Into Steering Switch
    G09077729Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Move the fastener remover straight in the direction shown in the figure and remove the tabs of the steering switch from the steering wheel.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the pins of the steering switch, pull them out straight. If the fastener remover is moved at an angle, the pins could be damaged.
    NOTE:
    • Because the pins of the steering switch are installed to the hard plastic area of the steering wheel, the engagement is strong.
    Fig 8: Moving Fastener Remover Straight
    G09077730Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the steering switch while detaching the pin and tabs of the steering wheel.
  17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 9: Identifying Steering Switch And Pin
    G09077731Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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