Steering Wheel Cover Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the driver-side 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. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the steering shift switch. (With steering shift switch) (See STEERING SHIFT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL] .)
Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press tabs A of the steering wheel cover in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure to detach tabs A from the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Pressing Tabs A Of Steering Wheel Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the part of the steering wheel cover near tabs B in the order of (1), (2), (3) and detach them.

Fig 2: Pulling Part Of Steering Wheel Cover Near Tabs B
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the steering wheel cover from the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL COVER INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Cover From Steering Wheel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the wiring harnesses and clips of the steering shift switch from the steering wheel cover. (With steering shift switch) (See STEERING SHIFT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL] .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.