Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1937

2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Lower column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Put aside the upper column cover.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Fig. 32: Identifying Combination Switch, Connector & Screw
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
COMBINATION SWITCH DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
Fig. 33: Identifying Combination Switch Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Lighting Systems - Mazda CX-9
If the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign
material adhering to it, performance of the steering angle sensor may
be reduced, causing abnormal operation. When handling the
combination switch, be careful not to deform the disc and make sure
there is no foreign material on it.