Body Control Module (BCM) Removal/Installation: ATX

Perform the BCM configuration when replacing it. (See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CONFIGURATION .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (LH) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (LH) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Set the hood release lever out of the way. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the lower panel. (driver-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the nut shown in the figure.

Fig 1: BCM Nut With Torque Specifications
Pry off the lock device of the clip while pressing the tab in the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Prying Off Lock Device Of Clip
Rotate the clip in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Rotating Clip
Remove the clip by pulling it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Removing Clip
Disconnect the connector shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Identifying BCM Connector
While pressing the tab shown in the figure, pull the bracket in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

Fig 6: Pressing Tab
Remove the BCM.
Install in the reverse order of removal.