1996 Mazda B2300 replaceing turn single switch

DOPEHEAD 1974

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1996 MAZDA B2300
225,000 MILES

I have never replaced this type of turn single switch before the winshield wipers r also on this switch my question is how do I go about doing this? Do I need to remove the steering wheel and if so what about the air bag? What type of tools will I need I sure could use some good advice

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HMAC300

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Position front wheels straight ahead. Disconnect negative battery cable. Deactivate air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. Remove air bag module retaining nuts. Disconnect wire harness from air bag module. Remove air bag module.
Disconnect speed control wiring (if equipped). Mark steering wheel and shaft for installation reference. Remove and discard steering wheel bolt. Using steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. Route contact assembly wiring through steering wheel as it is removed.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. Remove steering wheel and horn pad. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD. Remove steering column upper and lower shrouds. Disconnect combination switch electrical connectors. Remove combination switch screws. Remove combination switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
If you have never worked with an air bag it is highly recommended that you have apro do this. Also you will need anew steering wheel nut.