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:
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...
Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Pull out the retainer in the direction of the arrow.
5. Remove the ...
Using Automatic Locking Mode
Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are
attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower
anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” .
NOTE
Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
If you are not ...
