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With Steering Shift Switch

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  1. Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK).
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  3. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  4. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the screws.
  6. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shift Switch, Connector And Screw
    G09788409Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. While pressing the pin tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the pin in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the cover pin from the steering wheel.
  8. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press the cover tabs in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure to detach the cover tabs from the steering wheel.
    Fig 2: Pressing Pin Tabs
    G09788410Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Pressing Cover Tabs
    G09077724Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the cover.
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Wheel And Cover
    G09788412Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the steering wheel.
  11. Detach the clip.
  12. While pressing the tabs of the steering switch in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the steering switch in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the tabs of the steering switch from the steering wheel.
    Fig 5: Pressing Clip Tabs
    G09788413Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 6: Pressing Tabs Of Steering Switch
    G09077728Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert a fastener remover into the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Inserting Fastener Remover Into Steering Wheel
    G09077729Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Move the fastener remover straight in the direction shown in the figure and remove the tabs of the steering switch from the steering wheel.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the pins of the steering switch, pull them out straight. If the fastener remover is moved at an angle, the pins could be damaged.
    NOTE:
    • Because the pins of the steering switch are installed to the hard plastic area of the steering wheel, the engagement is strong.
    Fig 8: Detaching Pin And Tabs Of Steering Wheel
    G09077730Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the steering switch while detaching the pin and tabs of the steering wheel.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 9: Identifying Steering Switch And Pin
    G09077731Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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