Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Mazda 6 Carbon EditionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
PCM Removal/Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Disconnect the PCM connectors. (See PCM Connector Connection NoteΒ .)
- Remove the clips from the PCM bracket.
- Loosen the bolt.
- Remove the bolts. (See PCM Bracket Installation NoteΒ .)
- Remove the nuts.
- Remove the PCM bracket. (See PCM Bracket Temporary Installation NoteΒ .)
- Remove the PCM.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the clip from the PCM bracket.
- Remove the bolt. (See PCM Bracket Installation NoteΒ .)
- Remove the PCM bracket.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- When replacing the PCM on the vehicles, perform the following:NOTE:
- If configuration cannot be performed by reading/writing of the vehicle specification information, perform the configuration using As-Built information after replacing the PCM. (See PCM CONFIGURATION (USING AS-BUILT DATA)Β .)
- Perform the PCM configuration. (See PCM CONFIGURATION (USING READ/WRITE FUNCTION)Β .)
- Perform the immobilizer system-related part programming. (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING .)
- If configuration cannot be performed by reading/writing of the vehicle specification information, perform the configuration using As-Built information after replacing the PCM. (See PCM CONFIGURATION (USING AS-BUILT DATA)Β .)
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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.
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