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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the air bag sliding contact (clockspring). Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
  2. Remove the multifunction switch. Refer to STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
  3. Remove the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH .
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Gearshift Cable
    G01902084Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the gearshift cable.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G01902085Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Gearshift Lever Assembly
    G01902086Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the gear shifter assembly.
  7. Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Gearshift Lever Assembly
    G01902087Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolts and the gearshift lever assembly.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.