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Clock Spring Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
  4. Remove the column cover.
  5. Remove the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
NOTE:
  • When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1 A, 1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.
Fig 1: Air Bag Module Terminal Continuity Reference Chart
G06200460Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Air Bag Module Connector Terminals
G07621482Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.