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Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
    G00987183Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
    G00987184Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
    G00987185Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Switch
    G00987186Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Lower steering column to lowest tilt position.
  5. Remove the ignition switch.
    1. Depress the two tabs.
    2. Remove the ignition switch.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.