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Steering Column Removal/Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
  • Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
  • Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
  • Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
  • After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterward.
WARNING:
  • Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
  • Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Install and correctly position a new sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING:
  • To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing a new front or side supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before repairing, installing new, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

Please refer to the appropriate manual to determine the location of the front air bag sensors.

The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.

To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

WARNING:
  • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE:
  • If a seat equipped with a seat-mounted side air bag system is being repaired the air bag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
NOTE:
  • Restraint system diagnostic tools must  be installed under the seats in the side air bag to floor connector.
NOTE:
  • Diagnostics or repairs are not to be carried out on a side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side air bag connector at the floor connector. The air bag must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.
NOTE:
  • After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic simulator must be removed before operating the vehicle.
NOTE:
  • A repair is made by installing new components only. If a new part is installed and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
NOTE:
  • If a side air bag deployment took place, new seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. A new seatback frame should be installed if necessary.

All Vehicles 

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Support Bolts
G01902246Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering column and loosely install the steering column support bolt. Install and tighten the nuts to specification.
    Fig 2: Tightening Steering Column Support Bolt
    G01902247Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Tighten the steering column support bolt.
    Fig 3: Connecting Steering Column Shaft To Flexible Coupling
    G01902248Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the steering column shaft to the flexible coupling and install a new the pinch bolt and nut.
    Fig 4: Positioning Boot
    G01902249Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the boot.
    Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G01902250Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 6: Connecting Selector Lever Shift Cable To Lever & Bracket
    G01902251Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped, connect the selector lever shift cable to the lever and bracket.
    Fig 7: Connecting Multifunction Switch & Headlamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G01902252Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the multifunction switch and headlamp switch electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Installing Harness To Gearshift Housing
    G01902253Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Secure the harness to the gearshift housing.
    Fig 9: Connecting Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) Transceiver Module Electrical Connector
    G01902254Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver module electrical connector and install the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 10: Installing Trim Panel
    G01902255Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the trim panel.
    Fig 11: Installing Air Bag Sliding Contact
    G01902256Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the air bag sliding contact.
    • Install the screws.
    • Connect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 12: Removing Tape From Airbag Sliding Contact
      G01902257Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the tape from the airbag sliding contact.
    Fig 13: Identifying Center Clockspring Position
    G01902258Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Center clockspring, turn clockwise until slight resistance is felt then turn counter clockwise 2.75 turns.
    Fig 14: Aligning Clockspring Tabs
    G01902259Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Align the clockspring tabs.
    Fig 15: Installing Screws & Lower Steering Column Shroud
    G01902260Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the screws and the lower steering column shroud.
    Fig 16: Installing Upper Steering Column Shroud
    G01902261Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 17: Installing Steering Wheel
    G01902262Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the steering wheel.
    1. Connect the electrical connector.
    2. Position the steering wheel onto the steering column shaft.
      Fig 18: Tightening Pinion Shift
      G01902263Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Tighten the pinion shift.
    Fig 19: Connecting Special Tool To Instrument Panel Harness Side Of Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01902264Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Connect the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.

    Vehicles With Side Air Bags 

    Fig 20: Removing Special Tool From Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01902265Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  20. Remove the special tool from the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Connecting Driver-Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01902266Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Connect the driver-side air bag module electrical connector.

    All Vehicles 

    Fig 22: Removing Special Tool From Driver-Side Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01902267Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  22. Remove the special tool from the driver-side safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting Driver-Side Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01902268Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Connect the driver-side safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
  24. Connect the battery ground cable.
  25. With the remaining special tools still in place, prove out the air bag system. Refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . .
  26. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

    Vehicles With Side Air Bags 

    Fig 24: Removing Special Tool From Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01902269Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  27. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 25: Removing Special Tool From Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01902270Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Connect the passenger-side air bag module electrical connector.

    All Vehicles 

    Fig 26: Removing Special Tool From Passenger-Side Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01902271Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  29. Remove the special tool from the passenger-side safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
  30. Connect the passenger-side safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Removing Special Tool From Passenger-Side Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01902272Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  31. Remove the special tool from the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01902273Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  32. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  33. Raise the glove compartment.
    • Depress the locking tabs.
      Fig 29: Removing Special Tool From Instrument Panel Harness Side Of Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G01902274Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      WARNING:
      • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
    • Remove the special tool from the instrument panel harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
      Fig 30: Connecting Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G01902275Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
      Fig 31: Installing Steering Wheel Air Bag Connector Access Cover
      G01902276Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • Install the steering wheel air bag connector access cover.
    • Connect the battery ground cable.
    • Prove out the air bag system. Refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . .
    • Check the restraint system for correct operation.
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