CAUTION:
If configuration is not performed when the start stop unit is replaced with a new one, the vehicle specification information is not stored in the start stop unit and the system will not operate normally.
When performing configuration, it is necessary to read the vehicle specification information from the start stop unit before replacing it. Connect the M-MDS to the vehicle and perform vehicle identification before removing the start stop unit. The vehicle specification information is temporarily stored in the M-MDS.
NOTE:
The start stop unit prior to replacement stores the vehicle specification information.
A new start stop unit does not store any vehicle specification information.
If the vehicle specification information from the start stop unit prior to replacement cannot be read, perform the configuration using As-Built data.
1. When replacing the start stop unit, perform the configuration..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side air bag module.
b. Steering wheel.
c. Clock spring.
d. Column cover.
e. Wiper and washer switch.
f. Light switch.
4. Disconnect the connector.

5. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the connector tabs from the start stop unit.
6. Remove the wiring harness clip from the start stop unit.
7. Make a groove on the bolt head by punching it with a chisel using a hammer, and remove the bolts by rotating them counterclockwise.

8. Remove the bolts.
9. Remove the start stop unit from the steering shaft by pulling it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal..
NOTE:
If configuration cannot be performed by reading/writing of the vehicle specification information, perform the configuration using As-Built information after replacing the start stop unit..
Start Stop Unit Installation Note
1. Temporarily install the start stop unit to the steering shaft using new start stop unit installation bolts.
2. Tighten the start stop unit installation bolts until the heads break off.

Start Stop Unit Inspection
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Outline
The discharge headlight system utilizes a gas discharge type light to emit
a white light resembling sunlight over a wide area. Also, use of the gas discharge
type light realizes high efficiency, low power consumption lighting.
Structural View
System Wiring Diagram
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Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
Rear Side Frame Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
NOTE:
When drilling the 35 locations indicated by (A) and 4 locations indicated
by (C) shown in the figure, do not drill a hole all the way through or there
could be a problem when installing the new part.
1. Drill the 35 locations indicated by ...