Keyless Control Module Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When replacing the keyless control module, perform the following procedure:
- KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION (See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the front side trim. (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the nut and screw.
Remove the connector clip installed to the bracket by shifting the keyless control module downward.
Disconnect the keyless control module connector.

Fig 1: Keyless Control Module Removing/Installing
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Push the stopper with a small screwdriver and remove the bracket in the direction shown by the arrow.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Direction Of Bracket
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When replacing the keyless control module of vehicles with the immobilizer system, perform the following procedure:
- Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY .
- Transmitter ID code change (See TRANSMITTER ID CODE CHANGE .)