Mazda 6 2002, Workshop Manual

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AIR BAG SYSTEM
T–125
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CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See
T–120 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the steering wheel. (See N–7 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.
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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
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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.
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Adjust the clock spring after installing it. (See T–125 CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT .)
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CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT
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Note
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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 not forcibly turn the
clock spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4
turns .
1 Screw
2 Connector
3 Clock spring
(See
T–125 Clock Spring Installation Note )
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