Combination Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

If the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign material adhering to it, performance of the steering angle sensor may be reduced, causing abnormal operation. Do not remove the clock spring except when replacing the combination switch.

Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.
Remove the following parts'
1. Driver-side air bag module (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
3. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying Combination Switch & Connectors
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the screws

Fig 2: Identifying Combination Switch & Screws

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove the combination switch.
Install in the reverse order of removal.