Mazda 3 Service Manual: Clock Spring Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Driver Info & Control / Clock Spring Removal/Installation

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 connectors.

6. Remove the tab direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

7. Remove the screws.

8. Remove the clock spring.

9. Remove the steering angle sensor.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s

and goes out.

If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic.

Clock Spring Installation Note

CAUTION:

If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to overtension when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.

Adjust the clock spring after installing it..

Steering Angle Sensor Removal Note

Remove the tab shown in the figure and remove the steering angle sensor.

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 ...

Clock Switch Inspection

NOTE: Clock switch built with the hazard warning switch. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the clock switch.. 3. Verify resistance between the clock switch termina ...

Other materials:

Trunk Lid Release Actuator Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the trunk lid trim.. 3. Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator.. 4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition. 5. Connect terminal A to the positive battery voltage, connect termina ...

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection 1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS. a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle. b. Disconnect the VSS connector. c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off). d. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal A (harness-side). If there is a ...

Maintaining the Finish
Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth. If the windshield is struc ...