Combination Switch Removal/Installation

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Combination Switch Removal/Installation
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable,
  2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
  3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
  4. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
    CAUTION:
    • The clock spring is generally not to be removed from the combination switch as may result in a malfunction of the steering angle sensor. However, remove it only when replacing the clock spring as a single unit by referring to CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Combination Switch
    G04327543Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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