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 ...
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 Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will aff ect the drive system which could result in
vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper l ...
Drive Plate Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)
2
Backing plate
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Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touc ...
