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.


6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds
and then goes off.
Clock Spring Installation Note
Caution
Sas unit configuration
Clock spring adjustmentMazda 6 Service Manual: Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda Importer/Distributor).
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operation
NOTE
The engine may not start and security indicator light may illuminate
or flash if the key is placed in an area where it is difficult for the system
to detect the signal, such as on the dashboard or in the glove compartment.
Move the key to a location within the signal range, switch ...