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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIMCOLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3
Column Cover Removal/Installation
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Column Cover Removal/Installation
- Pull down the steering wheel.
- Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) and (2), then remove the upper column cover while detaching the hooks and pins.
- Pull up the steering wheel.
- Remove the ignition key illumination. (See IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the lower column cover in the direction of the arrow (4) while keeping it open in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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.