Body Control Module (BCM) Bracket Removal/Installation: Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the dashboard under cover. (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the BCM. (See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Insert a fastener remover in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and release the tabs.
   CAUTION:

   • Because the tabs will break if they are bent excessively, bend the tabs only so far as to allow them to release from the BCM.
   Fig 1: Inserting Fastener Remover

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Pull the BCM in the direction of the arrow (2) as shown in the figure and remove the BCM bracket.

Fig 2: Pulling BCM

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