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

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Steering / Wheel, Column / 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..

1	Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)
2	Lockbolt
3	Steering wheel (See Steering Wheel Removal Note.) (See Steering Wheel Installation Note.)
4	Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5	Clock spring, combination switch (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6	Hole cover
7	Key slot (See Key Slot Removal Note.) (See Key Slot Installation Note.)
8	Coil antenna (See COIL ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9	Key reminder switch (See KEY REMINDER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10	Joint cover
11	Joint bolt (See Joint Bolt Installation Note.)
12	Steering shaft component (See Steering Shaft Component Installation Note.)
13	Coil attachment mounting bolt (See Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt, Coil Attachment Removal Note.) (See Coil Attachment, Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt Installation Note.)
14	Coil attachment (See Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt, Coil Attachment Removal Note.) (See Coil Attachment, Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt Installation Note.)
15	Steering shaft

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.

Steering Wheel And Column Inspection

Play Inspection 1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine. 2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the steering wheel play is within th ...

Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]

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