WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
..
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the screw.

5. Remove the wiring harness from the cover hook.

6. Remove the cover tabs and pins from the steering wheel.


7. Remove the cover.
8. Disconnect the connector.

9. Remove the screw.
10. Remove the steering switch pins from the steering wheel.

11. Remove the steering switch.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Steering Switch Inspection
Linkage, PowerReporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda
Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA re ...
Up Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
Continuity Inspection
NOTE:
The up switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the console..
4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
5. Verify that the continuity betwee ...
Tire rotation
To maintain balanced performance and ensure even wear across all wheels, rotate
the tires of your Subaru Solterra according to the recommended pattern illustrated
below.
Regular tire rotation on the Subaru Solterra helps extend overall tire lifespan,
improve handling stability, and maintain o ...