Mazda 6 Quiz
Body electrical system

Clock spring removal/installation

In this manual: Body electrical system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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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.)

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