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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALGAUGESINSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFOBLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Bracket Removal/Installation
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Bracket Removal/Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
- Remove the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the rear bumper. (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the BSM control module. (See BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
- Remove the nuts.
- Remove the clip.
- Remove the BSM bracket.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform the blind spot monitoring radar test. (See BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) RADAR TESTΒ .)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.