Mazda 2: Clock Spring

CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3. Remove the following parts:

1. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. Disconnect the clock spring connector.

5. Press and detach the tab of the clock spring in the direction of the arrow of the clock spring in the position shown in the figure.

6. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole of the combination switch in the position shown in the figure, and detach the tab of the clock spring.

7. Remove the clock spring.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring could tighten excessively and break when the steering wheel is turned. After installation, always perform the clock spring adjustment.

9. Perform the clock spring adjustment. (See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT).

10. Switch the ignition to ON.

11. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

• If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART).

CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:

• The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring.

1. Set the front tires 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. From the stopped position, turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 1/2 turns.

4. Align the marks.

CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3. Remove the following parts:

1. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. 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, 1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

NOTE:

• The PAD indicator light (LED) is built into the hazard warning switch panel.

1. Remove the PAD indicator light. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY).

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR LIGHT INSPECTION

• Remove the PAD indicator light. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY).
• Connect battery positive voltage to the PAD indicator light terminal A, ground to terminal B.

• Verify that the PAD indicator light illuminate.
  • If the PAD indicator light does not illuminate, replace the PAD indicator light.

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