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With Steering Warmer System

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  1. Switch the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  3. Lower the steering wheel to the bottommost position.
  4. Pull the steering wheel to furthest position rearward.
  5. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Locating Driver-Side Air Bag Module Service Hole
    G11428310Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    Fig 2: Inserting Tool Into Driver-Side Air Bag Module Service Hole
    G11428311Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Recommended tool 

    • TORX driver (T30 (diam. 6))
  7. Move the tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage driver-side air bag module tab A from steering wheel hook A.
    Fig 3: Locating Driver-Side Air Bag Module Tool
    G11428312Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    Fig 4: Rotating Driver-Side Air Bag Module Steering Wheel
    G11428313Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    Fig 5: Inserting Driver-Side Air Bag Module In To Service Hole
    G11428314Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Move the tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage driver-side air bag module tab B from steering wheel hook B.
    NOTE:
    • By moving the tool, the omega spring is pressed at the same time allowing the omega spring to be removed from steering wheel hook D.
    Fig 6: Locating Steering Wheel Hook B And D
    G11428315Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    Fig 7: Rotating Driver-Side Air Bag Module Steering Wheel
    G11428316Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    Fig 8: Inserting Tool Into Service Hole Of Driver-Side Air Bag Module
    G11428317Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • The driver-side air bag module could be damaged if it is dropped while it is completely disengaged from the steering wheel. Hold the driver-side air bag module securely with a hand while it is completely disengaged.
  13. Move the tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disengage driver-side air bag module tab C from steering wheel hook C.
    NOTE:
    • By moving the tool, the omega spring is pressed at the same time allowing the omega spring to be removed from steering wheel hook E.
    Fig 9: Locating Steering Wheel Hook C And Hook E
    G11428318Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the air bag module from the steering wheel.
  15. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Driver-Side Air Bag Module Connector
    G11428319Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the air bag module connector.
  17. Disconnect the horn switch connector.
  18. Remove the driver-side air bag module.