Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system 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] .)

Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
Straighten the steering wheel.
Remove the locknut.

Fig 1: Removing Locknut
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the steering wheel using any commercially available puller.
CAUTION:
- Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The steering column will be damaged.
Remove the following parts:
1. Selector lever knob (AT vehicles) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Shift lever knob (MT vehicles) (See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [M66M-D] .)
3. Shift panel component (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Parking brake lever boot panel (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER BOOT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Front console panel (See FRONT CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Front console component (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Driver-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Driver-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Driver-side lower panel (See DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Passenger-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
15. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
17. Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
18. Center panel No. 2 (See CENTER PANEL No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
19. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
20. Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
21. Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
22. Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
23. Light switch (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
24. Wiper and washer switch (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
25. Start stop unit (See START STOP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector holder from the bracket of the steering column.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Holder From Bracket Of Steering Column
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Steering Column Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Joint bolt A
2	Joint bolt B (See Steering Column Removal Note .) (See Steering Column Installation Note .)
3	Nut (See Steering Column Removal Note .) (See Steering Column Installation Note .)
4	Steering Column (See Steering Column Removal Note .) (See Steering Column Installation Note .)
5	Clip (See Steering Column Removal Note .) (See Steering Column Installation Note .)