Steering Lock Mounting Bolts And Bracket Removal Note

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Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and a hammer.

Fig 1: Making Groove In Heads Of Steering Lock Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolts using a screwdriver.
Disassemble the steering lock component.