Mazda 3 Service Manual: Clock Spring Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the driver–side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
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If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring.
NOTE:
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When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.
Vehicles with steering switch
Vehicles without steering switch
Clock Spring Adjustment
NOTE:
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock
spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if ov ...
Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the driver–side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that t ...
Other materials:
Parking Brake Lever Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, inspect the parking brake le ...
Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult ...
A/C Unit Removal/Installation
1. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Discharge the refrigerant..
4. Drain the engine coolant..
5. Remove the plug hole plate.
6. Remove the charge air cooler cover. (MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo).
7. Remove the insulator. (MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
8. ...
