Key Release Button Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
If equipped/remove the tilt wheel handle.

Fig 1: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
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Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1. Remove screws.
2. Remove shrouds.
Fig 2: Removing Upper & Lower Steering Column Shrouds
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Remove the key release lever bolt (1), lever (2) and spring (3).

Fig 3: Removing Key Release Lever
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Install in reverse order of removal.