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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2011CX-7 I SV, 2.5 5REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESCONTROL SYSTEM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2011 Mazda CX-7 i SV, 2.5 5

Body Control Module (BCM) Removal/Installation

2011 Mazda CX-7 i SV, 2.5 5SECTION Body Control Module (BCM) Removal/Installation
NOTE: Perform the theft-deterrent system initialization when the BCM is replaced with a new one.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front scuff plate (LH) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front side trim (LH) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Set the hood release lever out of the way. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the dashboard wiring harness connector clip from the BCM.
    Fig 1: Locating Dashboard Wiring Harness Connector, Clip And BCM
    G06726700Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the connectors shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Locating Connectors And BCM
    G06726701Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolts shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Locating Bolt And BCM With Torque Specifications
    G06726702Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Raise the BCM in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull it in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the tab from the body.
    Fig 4: Locating BCM And Tab
    G06726703Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Pull the BCM outward and remove the pin from the body.
  10. Remove the BCM.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 5: Locating BCM And Pin
    G06726704Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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