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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1990626 L4-2184CC 2.2L SOHC F2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION LOCKSERVICE AND REPAIR
1990 Mazda 626 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC F2
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
1990 Mazda 626 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC F2SECTION Service and Repair
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove steering wheel, refer to Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and Repair.
3. Remove column cover and disconnect ignition switch connector, then remove combination switch.
4. Remove lower panel and switch panel, then the air duct.
5. Remove universal joint to steering shaft attaching bolt.
6. Remove nuts from lower bracket of steering shaft.
7. Remove bolts from upper bracket of steering shaft and remove steering shaft assembly.
8. Using chisel, make groove in heads of steering lock installation screws, then remove screws and the steering lock.
9. Reverse procedure to install, tighten new steering lock mounting screws until heads break off. Check operation of lock while tightening steering lock mounting screws.
2. Remove steering wheel, refer to Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and Repair.
3. Remove column cover and disconnect ignition switch connector, then remove combination switch.
4. Remove lower panel and switch panel, then the air duct.
5. Remove universal joint to steering shaft attaching bolt.
6. Remove nuts from lower bracket of steering shaft.
7. Remove bolts from upper bracket of steering shaft and remove steering shaft assembly.
8. Using chisel, make groove in heads of steering lock installation screws, then remove screws and the steering lock.
9. Reverse procedure to install, tighten new steering lock mounting screws until heads break off. Check operation of lock while tightening steering lock mounting screws.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.