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 CX-9 Grand Touring, 3.5 C, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Keyless Control Module Removal/Installation [Advanced Keyless System]
NOTE:
- If the keyless control module is replaced, always perform the following procedure.
Without immobilizer system
- Card key programming (See CLEARING CARD KEY [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)
- Steering lock unit programming (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)
With immobilizer system
- Card key programming (See CLEARING CARD KEY [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)
- Steering lock unit programming (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)
- Immobilizer system resetting (with immobilizer system) (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .) (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM] .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the dashboard undercover (Driver side). (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the auto light/wiper control module. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) (See AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the auto light-off control module. (Vehicles without auto light/wiper system) (See AUTO LIGHT-OFF CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. '
- 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.