Keyless Receiver Removal/Installation [With Keyless Entry System]

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Keyless Receiver Removal/Installation [With Keyless Entry System]
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Speaker grille (See SPEAKER GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Center speaker (See CENTER SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Center panel unit (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the nuts.
  4. Disconnect the keyless receiver connector.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 1: Keyless Receiver Connector And Nut With Torque Specifications
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