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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 595 (AIR BAG SYSTEM)CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONNOTES
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Clock Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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.
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Removing Clock Spring
    G04326932Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s  and goes out.
    • If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic.
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