Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Instructions for Removing the Driver's Airbag

Model: Mazda 3 MK 2, BL - Years 2009-2013
Part: Airbag

In the event of a frontal collision resulting in the deployment of the driver's airbag, it must be removed from the steering wheel to replace it with a new one. The airbag control unit will also need to be replaced or reset by clearing the crash data from its memory. Removing this airbag is extremely straightforward, as it is bolted to the spokes of the steering wheel and not attached with a spring system. Locate and remove the caps behind the steering wheel spokes to unscrew the airbag's mounting bolts. At this point, pull it away enough to disconnect the connectors and complete the removal.

Updated on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to disassemble the steering wheel airbag of the Mazda 3
How to disassemble the steering wheel airbag of the Mazda 3
Mazda 3 (2009-2013 / MK 2, BL) Disassembling the steering wheel airbag on a 2012 Mazda three is a simple and quick operation to be carried out independently. We begin the disassemb…
How to disassemble the steering wheel airbag of the 2012 Mazda 3
How to disassemble the steering wheel airbag of the 2012 Mazda 3
Mazda 3 (2009-2013 / MK 2, BL) Today we will explain how to disassemble the steering wheel airbag of the Mazda 3 MK2 model on your own. Before performing this simple operation, we …
How to Disable the Passenger Airbag on the Mazda 3?
How to Disable the Passenger Airbag on the Mazda 3?
Mazda 3 (2019-2026 / MK 4, BP) To disable the passenger airbag on the Mazda 3, open the glove compartment located on the passenger side: in the upper right part of the compartment,…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Bleed the Clutch on a Renault Clio?

To bleed the clutch on a Renault Clio, open the bonnet to access the components located in the engine bay: here, you will need to undo the screws that secure the battery in its housing, the intake manifold, and the coolant reservoir. This will allow you to locate the pipe through which the brake fluid flows: by inserting the other end of the pipe into a container, you can press the clutch pedal to expel all the fluid until it fills the container.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos