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:
Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear
stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10
times.
4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque usin ...
Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor wiring harness connec ...
Cargo Compartment Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cargo compartment light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the cargo compartment light terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace th ...
