WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
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 screw.
5. Remove the wiring harness from the cover hook.
6. Remove the cover tabs and pins from the steering wheel.
7. Remove the cover.
8. Disconnect the connector.
9. Remove the screw.
10. Remove the steering switch pins from the steering wheel.
11. Remove the steering switch.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Caliper (Rear) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Dust seal
(See Dust Seal Assembly Note.)
2
Bleeder cap
3
Bleeder screw
4
Caliper body
2. Assemble in the reverse orde ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of the ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose while the engine is idling.
NOTE:
Because it is difficult to directly inspect the PC ...