1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
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2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring.
NOTE:
When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1A and 1B are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.


Clock Spring Adjustment [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]Rear Console Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front console box.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Shift panel.
d. Upper panel.
3. Remove screws A.
4. Remove caps B, then remove screws C.
5. Pull the rear console in the direction of the arrow (1) while ...
Transfer Oil Replacement [Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
3. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
4. Tighten the drain plug with a new washer.
Tightening torque
40—58 N·m {4.1—5.9 kgf·m, 30—42 ft·lbf}
5. Remove the oil level plug with ...
Forced Ignition On
NOTE:
In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS is necessary. If the
servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact an
Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part when
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