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Lighting System: Overhaul Mazda 6 GJ

Steering Column Switches 13 illustrations ~802 words

COMBINATION SWITCH DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

CAUTIONIf the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign material adhering to it, performance of the steering angle sensor may be reduced, causing abnormal operation. Do not remove the clock spring except when replacing the combination switch.

Scheme 38

Scheme 38
Scheme 38
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.
  2. Remove the following parts: Driver-side air bag module (See «PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581610-S16434598032013101400000).) Steering wheel (See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM]»(ref-581622-S34424186902013101400000).) (See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM]»(ref-581622-S06798620582013101400000).) Column cover (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S36009183262013101400000).) Clock spring (See «CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581610-S34975187232013101400000).)
  3. Remove the combination switch. (See «COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581620-S26915536712013101400000).)
  4. Remove the screws shown in the figures, then pull the light switch, and the wiper and washer switch in the direction of the arrow respectively to remove them. (Scheme 38): Wiper And Washer Switch Screws
  5. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Scheme 39

Scheme 39: LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 39: LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the column cover. (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S36009183262013101400000).)
  3. Disconnect the connector. (Scheme 39): Light Switch, Connector And Screws
  4. Remove the screws shown in the figure, then remove the light switch by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 40

Scheme 40: Vehicles Without Auto Light System
Scheme 40: Vehicles Without Auto Light System
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the column cover. (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S36009183262013101400000).)
  3. Remove the light switch. (See «LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581620-S37675865962013101400000).)
  4. Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch. (Scheme 40): Light Switch Connector Terminals Continuity Chart (Vehicles Without Auto Light System)

Scheme 41

Scheme 41: Vehicles With Auto Light System
Scheme 41: Vehicles With Auto Light System
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the column cover. (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S36009183262013101400000).)
  3. Remove the light switch. (See «LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581620-S37675865962013101400000).)
  4. Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch. (Scheme 41): Light Switch Connector Terminals Continuity Chart (Vehicles With Auto Light System)

Scheme 42

Scheme 42: FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 42: FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the column cover. (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S36009183262013101400000).)
  3. Remove the light switch. (See «LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581620-S37675865962013101400000).)
  4. Verify that the continuity between the front fog light switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch. (Scheme 42): Front Fog Light Switch Connector Terminals Continuity Chart

Scheme 43

Scheme 43: HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 43: HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the center panel upper. (See «CENTER PANEL UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S25330971132013101400000).)
  3. Squeeze the tabs of hazard warning switch and pull it outward to remove it. (Scheme 43): Hazard Warning Switch Tabs
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 44

Scheme 44: HAZARD WARNING SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 44: HAZARD WARNING SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 45

Scheme 45
Scheme 45
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the center panel upper. (See «CENTER PANEL UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S25330971132013101400000).)
  3. Remove the hazard warning switch. (See «HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581620-S12670129072013101400000).)
  4. Verify that the continuity between the hazard switch terminals is as indicated in the table. (Scheme 44): Identifying Hazard Warning Switch Connector Terminals If not as indicated in the table, replace the hazard warning switch. (Scheme 45): Hazard Warning Switch Connector Terminals Continuity Chart
  5. Apply battery voltage to hazard switch terminal D, and connect terminal C to ground.
  6. Verify that the LED illuminates. If there is any malfunction, replace the hazard warning switch.

Scheme 46

Scheme 46: HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 46: HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (driver-side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S36484760642013101400000).) Front side trim (driver-side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S15846352132013101400000).) Upper panel (See «UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S15065956352013101400000).) Decoration panel (driver-side) (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S30597239632013101400000).) Hood release lever (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581656-S24929307862013101400000).) Meter hood (See «METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S19165313082013101400000).)
  3. Remove the tabs. (Scheme 46): Headlight Leveling Switch And Tabs
  4. Remove the headlight leveling switch.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 47

Scheme 47: HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 47: HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 48

Scheme 48
Scheme 48
  1. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (driver-side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S36484760642013101400000).) Front side trim (driver-side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S15846352132013101400000).) Upper panel (See «UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S15065956352013101400000).) Decoration panel (driver-side) (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S30597239632013101400000).) Hood release lever (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581656-S24929307862013101400000).) Meter hood (See «METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S19165313082013101400000).) Lower panel (driver-side) (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S08723493922013101400000).) Headlight leveling switch (See «HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581620-S26770123242013101400000).)
  2. Verify that the resistance between the headlight leveling switch terminals is as indicated in the table. (Scheme 47): Identifying Headlight Leveling Switch Connector Terminals If not as indicated in the table, or if the resistance is not within the specification, replace the headlight leveling switch. (Scheme 48): Headlight Leveling Switch Connector Terminals Resistance Chart
  3. Apply battery voltage to headlight leveling switch terminal E, and connect terminal A to ground.
  4. Verify that the LED illuminates. If there is any malfunction, replace the headlight leveling switch.

Auto Light-Off System Wiring Diagram. Scheme 49

Scheme 49: Auto Light-Off System Wiring Diagram
Scheme 49: Auto Light-Off System Wiring Diagram

Scheme 50

Scheme 50: AUTO LIGHT-OFF CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 50: AUTO LIGHT-OFF CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the dashboard under cover (Driver side). (See «DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S27123962102013101400000).)
  3. Remove the nut. (Scheme 50): Auto Light-Off Control Module Connectors And Nut With Torque Specification
  4. Disconnect the connectors.
  5. Remove the auto light-off control module.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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