Ignition Switch Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the column cover.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Ignition Switch Removal Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.