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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Key Release Button Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Key Release Button Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  3. If equipped/remove the tilt wheel handle.
    Fig 1: Removing Tilt Wheel Handle
    G02673307Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
    1. Remove screws.
    2. Remove shrouds.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper & Lower Steering Column Shrouds
    G02673308Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the key release lever bolt (1), lever (2) and spring (3).
    Fig 3: Removing Key Release Lever
    G02673309Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in reverse order of removal.
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