Steering Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ).

Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK).
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
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] ).
Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Affix protective tape to the gaps between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.
Remove the screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Protective Tape Application Area And Screw
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 2: Detaching Cover Tabs From Steering Wheel Using Flathead Screwdriver
Insert the fastener remover into the clearance between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.
Move the fastener remover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach cover tab from the steering wheel.

Fig 3: Removing Cover Tab From Steering Wheel Using Fastener Remover
Remove the cover while detaching the pins from the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Removing Cover Tab From Steering Wheel Using Fastener Remover
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.
Detach the clip.
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

Fig 6: Detaching Clip Tabs From Steering Wheel
Insert a fastener remover into the position shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Removing Steering Switch Using Fastener Remover
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: Removing Steering Switch Using Fastener Remover
Remove the steering switch while detaching the pin and tabs of the steering wheel.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 9: Identifying Steering Switch And Pin