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: Cruise Control (Some models)
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using
the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result
in loss of vehicle control.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead lights, the courtesy
lights, and an ambient light* turn on in the following conditions:
The driver's door is unlocked after the ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is switched OFF with all doors closed.
NOTE
(Overhead lights) ...