Control Units

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Control Units
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CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS/TCS HU/CM (2.3L) At right front corner of engine compartment. See Figure.
ABS/TCS HU/CM (3.0L) At right front corner of engine compartment. See Figure.
Auto Light-Off Control Module Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Door Lock Control Module Behind right side of dash. See Figure.
Driver-Side Air Bag Module In steering wheel. See Figure.
Driver-Side Curtain Air Bag Module Behind seat back corner, above left rear wheelwell. See Figure.
Driver-Side Side Air Bag Module At left side of left front seat back. See Figure.
Flasher Control Module Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Behind right side of dash. See Figure.
Passenger-Side Curtain Air Bag Module Behind seat back corner, above right rear wheelwell. See Figure.
Passenger-Side Side Air Bag Module At right side of right front seat back. See Figure.
PCM (2.3L) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
PCM (3.0L) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
PWM Unit Behind right side of dash. See Figure.
SAS Control Module Behind lower center of dash. See Figure.
Sunroof Control Module At center front of roof. See Figure.
TCM (2.3L) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
TCM (3.0L) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Theft-Deterrent Control Module Under front of center console. See Figure.
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