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Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal (Us/CANADA)

WARNING:
  • Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS (US/CANADA) .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS (US/CANADA) ).
  • Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the driver-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No. 2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No. 1 and 2.
NOTE:
  • The driver-side air bag module is installed to the steering wheel by the following connections.
G11428439Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

With Heated Steering Wheel System 

  1. Switch the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  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.
    G11428440Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    G11428441Courtesy 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.
    G14468067Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    G11428443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    G11428444Courtesy 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.
    G11428445Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    G11428446Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    G11428447Courtesy 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.
    G11428448Courtesy 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.
    G11428449Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the air bag module connectors.
  17. Disconnect the horn switch connector.
  18. Remove the driver-side air bag module.

Without Heated Steering Wheel System 

  1. Switch the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  3. Lower the steering wheel to the bottommost position.
  4. Pull the steering wheel to furthest position rearward.
  5. Verify the service hole on the back side of the steering wheel.
    G11428320Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    G11428451Courtesy 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.
    G11428452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    G11428453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    G11428454Courtesy 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.
    G11428455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Rotate the steering wheel until the service hole can be seen from behind the steering wheel.
    G11428456Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Insert the tool in to the service hole.
    G11428457Courtesy 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.
    G11428458Courtesy 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.
    G11428459Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the air bag module connectors.
  17. Disconnect the horn switch connector.
  18. Remove the driver-side air bag module.
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