CAUTION:
If the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign material adhering to it, performance of the steering angle sensor may be reduced, causing abnormal operation. When handling the clock spring, be careful not to deform the disc and make sure there is no foreign material on it.
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
..
3. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
4. Remove the steering wheel..
5. Remove the column cover..
6. Disconnect the clock spring connector.

7. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector. (with steering angle sensor)
8. Remove the tab direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the clock spring.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal..
10. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s
and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic..
Clock Spring Installation Note
CAUTION:
If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to overtension when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.
Adjust the clock spring after installing it..
Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Control System Personalization Features Setting ProcedureSide Step Molding Removal/Installation
1. Set the rear over fender aside..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove
the clip A in the direction of arrow (1).
3. Slide the side step molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the
figure and remove clips B from side step molding.
4. ...
Cooling Fan Relay
Purpose, Function
The cooling fan relay operates by receiving the signal from the PCM to supply
power to the cooling fan motor.
Construction
The cooling fan relay is installed on the relay and fuse block.
Operation
The contact point is on when the battery vo ...
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receive ...