Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation

WARNING:

• Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..

• The steering column (EPS motor) temperature increases directly after continuous turning of the steering mechanism which could cause burns if it is touched. Before performing any servicing, verify that the steering column has cooled off.

CAUTION:

• If the EPS CM configuration is not completed, the EPS will not operate properly. If the EPS CM is replaced, always use the automatic configuration function so that the EPS operation conditions are correct.

• If the EPS column is dropped it could result in internal damage to the EPS CM, therefore be careful not to drop it. Replace the EPS CM if it is subjected to an impact.

NOTE:

• When the ignition is switched to ON or the engine is started after the EPS CM have been replaced, the EPS CM reads data from the instrument cluster via CAN communication to perform automatic configuration.

• The EPS CM prior to replacement stores the vehicle specification information.

• A new EPS CM does not store any vehicle specification information.

1. Remove the driver-side front scuff plate..

2. Remove the driver-side front side trim..

3. Remove the car-navigation unit (with car-navigation system)..

4. Remove the switch panel..

5. Remove the decoration panel..

6. Remove the shift lever knob (MTX vehicles)..

7. Remove the selector lever knob (ATX vehicles)..

8. Remove the front console box..

9. Remove the shift panel..

10. Remove the upper panel..

11. Remove the rear console..

12. Remove the side wall..

13. Remove the front console..

14. Disconnect the hood release lever from the lower panel..

15. Remove the lower panel..

16. Remove the driver-side front heat duct..

17. Detach the harness clips shown in the figure.

18. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

19. Install in the reverse order of removal.

20. If the EPS CM is replaced, perform the following procedure.

a. After installation, switch the ignition to ON or start the engine, and maintain this condition for approx. 1 min.

to allow the EPS CM automatic configuration to be performed.

b. Switch the ignition to OFF, and maintain this condition for approx. 3 s

c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine on or off) to allow the EPS CM automatic configuration to be performed.

d. Clear the DTC from the memory..

Steering Wheel Removal Note

CAUTION:

• Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The steering column will be damaged.

1. Set the vehicle wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2. Remove the steering wheel using any commercially available puller.

Start Stop Unit Removal Note

1. Make a groove on the bolt head by punching it with a chisel using a hammer, and remove the bolts by rotating them counterclockwise.

2. Remove the bolts.

3. Remove the start stop unit from the steering shaft by pulling it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Steering Column Component Removal Note

CAUTION:

• Always lock the adjusting lever to prevent damage to the steering column.In addition, do not unlock the adjusting lever until after the steering column installation is completed.

• If the steering column is removed, remove it according to the procedure to prevent damage to intermediate shaft that could result if the steering column is removed in the incorrect order.

1. Lock the adjusting lever.

2. Remove the bolt, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear (pinion shaft).

3. Remove nut A.

4. Loosen nut B.

5. Remove the steering column component by tilting it towards the loosened nut B and sliding it outward.

EPS CM Removal Note

1. Disconnect the torque sensor connector (EPS CM side).

2. Remove the EPS CM.

Spacer, Rubber and EPS CM Installation Note

1. Install the spacer and rubber to the steering column.

2. Install the EPS CM so that the projecting part of the EPS CM (rotor) is engaged with the notch in the rubber.

NOTE:

• If the projecting part of the EPS CM (rotor) is not engaged with the notch in the rubber, adjust the position of the EPS CM projection (rotor).

Steering Column Component Installation Note

CAUTION:

• If the steering column is installed, install it according to the procedure to prevent damage to intermediate shaft that could result if the steering column is installed in the incorrect order.

• Do not unlock the adjusting lever until after the steering column installation is completed to prevent damage to the steering column.

1. Temporarily install nut B to the dashboard member.

2. Tilt the steering column component towards the temporarily installed nut B and temporarily install the steering column component to the instrument panel member using nut A

3. Tighten the nuts in the order of nut A and nut B.

4. Insert the intermediate shaft into the steering gear (pinion shaft) to the position shown in the figure, and tighten it using a new bolt.

Start Stop Unit Installation Note

1. Temporarily install the start stop unit to the steering shaft using new start stop unit installation bolts.

2. Tighten the start stop unit installation bolts until the heads break off.

Steering Wheel Installation Note

1. Set the vehicle wheels in the straight-ahead position, and install the steering wheel using a new lockbolt.