Clock Spring Removal/Installation (Two-Step Deployment Control System): Notes

WARNING:

Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS (Two-Step Deployment Control System) .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS (Two-Step Deployment Control System) .)

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (Two-Step Deployment Control System) .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION (Two-Step Deployment Control System) .)
2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the clock spring connector A. (See CLOCK SPRING CONNECTOR A DISCONNECT NOTE .)

Fig 1: Clock Spring Connectors And Steering Angle Sensor Connector (With Steering Angle Sensor)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the clock spring connector B.
Disconnect the clock spring connector C. (with heated steering wheel system)
Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector. (with steering angle sensor)
Remove the tabs as shown in the figure and remove the clock spring.

Fig 2: Removing Clock Spring Connector B
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the onboard diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)