Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
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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:
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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.
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Adjust the clock spring after installing it..
Steering Angle Sensor Removal Note
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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:
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 ...
Column Cover Removal/Installation
1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow in the order of
(1) and (2), then remove the upper column cover while detaching the hooks and pins.
3. Pull up the steering wheel.
4. Remove the ignition key illumination..
5. Remove the scre ...
Brake Switch Inspection
CAUTION:
Inspect the brake switch with it installed to the brake pedal, otherwise
the brake switch may not operate normally. If the brake switch is removed from
the brake pedal, replace the brake switch with a new one.
1. Disconnect the brake switch connector.
2. Verify that th ...