Audio Control 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.

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable wait for 1 min more.
Remove the driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the 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] .
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Identifying Audio Control Switch Component Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.