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Start Stop Unit Removal/Installation: Removal

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  1. When replacing the start stop unit, perform the configuration. (Refer to START STOP UNIT CONFIGURATION (USING READ/WRITE FUNCTION) .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Driver-side air bag module (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
    2. Steering wheel (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Column cover (Refer to COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Meter hood (Refer to METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Clock spring (Refer to CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
    6. Wiper and washer switch (Refer to WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Light switch (Refer to LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
    G10914415Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the connector tabs from the start stop unit.
  6. Remove the wiring harness clip from the start stop unit.
  7. Make a groove on the heads of the bolts by punching them with a chisel using a hammer.
    Fig 2: Tapping Groove On Heads Of Bolts Using Hammer
    G10914416Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolts by rotating them counterclockwise.
  9. Remove the start stop unit from the steering shaft by pulling it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Removing Start Stop Unit From Steering Shaft
    G10914417Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal. (Refer to Start Stop Unit Installation .)
  11. Perform the following when replacing the start stop unit.
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