The steering column switches of the Mazda 6 are included in the module and cannot be replaced individually. In the event of a switch failure, the entire switch module is replaced

We remove the steering column switch module for replacement, as well as when replacing the steering column

We prepare the car for the task and disconnect the negative battery terminal

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

Remove the driver's airbag and steering wheel, as described in the article "Removing the steering wheel and steering column covers Mazda 6"

Remove steering column covers

We remove the spiral current-carrying bus, for this:

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

Press the latch and disconnect the wire block from the horn connector

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

In the same way, disconnect the wire blocks from the steering wheel angle sensor connector and the driver's airbag connector

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

We press the clamps of the spiral current-carrying busbar to the steering column switch block

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

Arrows show retainers

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

And remove the tire

After this:

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

Press the lock of the wire block of the switch lever of the wiper and washer of the windshield

Remove the block from the switch

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

Disconnect the wiring harness from the outdoor lighting switch and direction indicators

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

We unscrew the bolt of the tie-down collar of the steering column switch module

Removing and installing paddle shifters Mazda 6

Remove the module from the steering column

Removal and installation of paddle shifters Mazda 6

Install the steering column switch module and all parts in reverse order