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..
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
• Brake ...
Liftgate Opener System
Outline
A liftgate opener system has been adopted in which the liftgate can be opened
just by pressing the liftgate opener switch.
The rear body control module (RBCM) performs liftgate opener system fail-safe..
Function
When the liftgate opener switch is pressed, the l ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic
transaxle giving the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving
it to the transaxle to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle
functions as a tradit ...