Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Removal

NOTE:

If the ignition is switched off from ON (engine off or on) with the driver's door open, the steering lock operation can be temporarily released.

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Rotate the steering wheel to the position shown in the figure, insert the tool from the service hole, and press the tab to release it.
Recommended tool
- TORX driver (T30 (diam. 6))
  
  Fig 1: Rotating Steering Wheel Position
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Rotate the steering wheel to the position shown in the figure, insert the tool from the service hole, press the area of the tab indicated by the arrow to release the tab and hook.

Fig 2: Pressing Steering Wheel Tab Using Tool
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Rotate the steering wheel to the position shown in the figure, insert the tool from the service hole, press the area of the tab indicated by the arrow to release the tab and hook. (Engagement of driver-side air bag module and steering wheel is released.)
CAUTION:
- Hold the driver-side air bag module when releasing its securement. Otherwise, it may fall off and be damaged.
Fig 3: Releasing Steering Wheel Tab And Hook Using Tool
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 4: Lifting Locking Device Using Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the air bag module connector.
Disconnect the horn switch connector.
Remove the driver-side air bag module.