Keyless Receiver Removal/Installation

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Keyless Receiver Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the bolts.
  4. Remove the connector clip installed to the bracket by shifting the keyless receiver downward.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Keyless Receiver
    G01344424Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the keyless receiver connector.
    NOTE:
    • The screw which fixes the keyless receiver and bracket is for a body ground connection. Be sure to secure the screw when installing.
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