Mazda 3 Service Manual: Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]

WARNING:

• Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling the air bag module..

1. Remove the driver-side front scuff plate..

2. Remove the driver-side front side trim..

3. Remove the hood release lever..

4. Remove the upper panel..

5. Remove the shift knob (MTX)..

6. Remove the selector lever knob (ATX)..

7. Remove the shift panel..

8. Remove the side wall..

9. Remove the console..

10. Remove the lower panel..

11. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

13. If the key slot is replaced, perform programming for the immobilizer system related parts..

Steering Wheel Removal Note

CAUTION:

• Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will be damaged.

1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2. Remove the steering wheel using any commercially available puller.

Key Slot Removal Note

1. Insert the key into the key slot.

2. Insert a pin from the position indicated by the arrow in the figure, and while pressing the lock lever with the pin, remove the key slot from the steering lock component.

Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt, Coil Attachment Removal Note

1. Make a groove in the heads of the coil attachment mounting bolts using a chisel and hammer.

2. Remove the coil attachment.

Coil Attachment, Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt Installation Note

1. Assemble area A of the coil attachment to area B of the steering shaft, and press the coil attachment in the direction of the arrow in the figure until it contacts the steering shaft.

2. Temporarily install the coil attachment to the steering shaft using a new coil attachment mounting bolt.

3. Tighten the coil attachment mounting bolts in the order shown in the figure until the heads break off.

Steering Shaft Component Installation Note

1. Verify that the adjusting lever is in the LOCK position.

2. Tighten the bolts in alphabetical order.

Joint Bolt Installation Note

1. Install the steering shaft component to the steering gear.

2. After temporarily install the joint bolt to the intermediate shaft joint, verify that the joint bolt is installed to the groove of the steering gear.

3. Tighten the joint bolt to the specified torque.

Key Slot Installation Note

1. Insert the key into the key slot.

2. Install the key slot to the steering lock.

Steering Wheel Installation Note

1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position and install the steering wheel.