Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Remove the driver-side front scuff plate. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the driver-side front side trim. (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the center console box. (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the console panel. (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the center console. (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the shift lever knob (MTX). (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the selector lever knob (ATX). (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the hood release lever. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
If the key cylinder is replaced, perform programming for the immobilizer system related parts. (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING .)

Fig 1: Steering Wheel And Column Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

PART DESCRIPTION

1	Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
2	Lockbolt
3	Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL NOTE .) (See STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NOTE .)
4	Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5	Clock spring, combination switch (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6	Joint cover
7	Joint bolt (See JOINT BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
8	Steering shaft component (See STEERING SHAFT COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
9	Steering lock mounting bolt (See STEERING LOCK MOUNTING BOLT, STEERING LOCK COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See STEERING LOCK COMPONENT, STEERING LOCK MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
10	Steering lock component (See STEERING LOCK MOUNTING BOLT, STEERING LOCK COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See STEERING LOCK COMPONENT, STEERING LOCK MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
11	Coil antenna (See COIL ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12	Key cylinder (See KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL NOTE .) (See KEY CYLINDER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
13	Ignition switch (See IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14	Steering lock
15	Harness bracket
16	Steering shaft