Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Mazda 6 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Keyless Control Module
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 (CARD KEY ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
- Steering lock unit programming (STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
With immobilizer system
- Card key programming (CARD KEY ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
- Steering lock unit programming (STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
- Immobilizer system resetting (IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT\KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] )
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. 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.
5. Disconnect the keyless control module connector.
6. Remove the keyless control module.
7. 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.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- If the keyless control module is replaced, always perform the following procedure.
Without immobilizer system
- Card key programming (CARD KEY ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
- Steering lock unit programming (STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
With immobilizer system
- Card key programming (CARD KEY ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
- Steering lock unit programming (STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM].)
- Immobilizer system resetting (IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT\KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] )
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. 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.
5. Disconnect the keyless control module connector.
6. Remove the keyless control module.
7. 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.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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.
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