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Steering Lock Mounting Bolt, Steering Lock Component Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and hammer.
  2. Remove the bolt using a flathead screwdriver, then remove the steering lock component from the steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Using Hammer And Screwdriver To Remove Steering Lock Component From Steering Shaft
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