Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring removal/installation

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Body electrical system / Air bag system / Clock spring removal/installation

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.

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.

Clock Spring Installation Note

Caution

If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to overtension when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.

Adjust the clock spring after installing it. (See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT.)

Sas unit configuration

1. Connect the SST (WDS or equivalent) to the DLC-2. 2. Input vehicle information following the directions on the screen. 3. Select Module programming. 4. Select Programmable module installation. ...

Clock spring adjustment

Note The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring. 1. Set the front wheels straight ahead. Caution The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do ...

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