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Without Steering Shift Switch

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  3. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Affix protective tape to the gaps between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Affixing Protective Tape To Gaps Between Steering Wheel And Cover
    G10915193Courtesy of MAZDA
  5. 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: Detaching Cover Tabs From Steering Wheel
    G10915194Courtesy of MAZDA
  6. Insert the fastener remover into the clearance between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Inserting Fastener Remover Into Clearance Between Steering Wheel And Cover
    G10915195Courtesy of MAZDA
  7. Move the fastener remover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach cover tab from the steering wheel.
  8. Remove the cover while detaching the pins from the steering wheel.
    Fig 4: Detaching Pins From Steering Wheel
    G10915196Courtesy of MAZDA
  9. 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.
    Fig 5: Detaching Clip Tabs From Steering Wheel
    G10915197Courtesy of MAZDA
  10. Detach the clip.
  11. Warm up the shaded area shown in the figure and soften the hard plastic area of the steering wheel using a heat gun.
  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 6: Detaching Tabs Of Steering Switch From Steering Wheel
    G10915198Courtesy of MAZDA
  13. Warm up the shaded area shown in the figure and soften the hard plastic area of the steering wheel using a heat gun.
  14. Insert a fastener remover into the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Inserting Fastener Remover Into Position
    G10915199Courtesy of MAZDA
  15. 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: Removing Steering Switch From Steering Wheel
    G10915200Courtesy of MAZDA
  16. Remove the steering switch while detaching the pin and tabs of the steering wheel.
    Fig 9: Detaching Pin And Tabs Of Steering Wheel
    G10915201Courtesy of MAZDA
  17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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