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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 484 (LIGHTING SYSTEM)COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Combination Switch Removal/Installation

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Combination Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

For vehicles with DSC, if the negative battery cable or the steering angle sensor connector is disconnected, the stored initial position of the steering angle sensor will be cleared and the DSC will not operate properly, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure after connecting the negative battery cable.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Ignition key illumination (See IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector. (Vehicles with DSC)
Remove the screws and then remove the combination switch.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure. (Vehicles with DSC) (See STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE .)

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Combination Switch
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.