Steering Switch Removal/Installation

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WARNING:

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

Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)
Grasp the shaded areas shown in the figure below, and pull the steering switch in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching tabs A, tabs B.

Fig 1: Pulling Steering Switch
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure below, while pressing the clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure below, press the clips in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Pressing Clip Tabs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the steering switch connector.
Remove the steering switch.
Install in the reverse order of removal.