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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20066 S, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSSECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEMKEYLESS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, Standard

Keyless Control Module Removal/Installation [With Advanced Keyless System]

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Keyless Control Module Removal/Installation [With Advanced Keyless System]

NOTE:

If the keyless control module is replaced, always perform the following procedure.
Without immobilizer system
- Card key programming (See CARD KEY ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] ).
- Steering lock unit programming (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] ).
With immobilizer system
- Card key programming (See CARD KEY ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] ).
- Steering lock unit programming (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] ).
- Immobilizer system resetting (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] ).

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the glove compartment.
Remove the bolt.
While inclining the keyless control module along the body panel in the direction indicated by the arrow, disengage the bracket tab from the hole in the body panel.
Disconnect the keyless control module connector.
Remove the keyless control module.

Fig 1: Keyless Control Module Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the screw, then remove the bracket.
NOTE:
- The screw which fixes the keyless control module and bracket is for a body ground connection. Be sure to secure the screw when installing.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Keyless Control Module Bracket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.