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.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring.
NOTE:
When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1A, 1B, 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 Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
Control System Personalization Features Setting ProcedureWindshield Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Rain sensor (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
d. Auto-dimming mirror (Vehicles with auto-dimming mirror).
e. Rear view mirror (Vehicles without auto-dimmi ...
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) at the
latest or sooner
if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (5,000
miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abno ...
Theft Deterrent System Reading Freeze Frame Data
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC–2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
Select “Body”.
Select "Burglar Service Functions".
3. Then, select the following item from the screen menu.
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