2021 Mazda 6 Carbon EditionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

PCM Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Disconnect the PCM connectors. (See PCM Connector Connection NoteΒ .)
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  3. Remove the clips from the PCM bracket.
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  4. Loosen the bolt.
    Fig 1: PCM Bolts With Torque Specification
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  5. Remove the bolts. (See PCM Bracket Installation NoteΒ .)
    Fig 2: PCM Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
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  6. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 3: PCM Nuts With Torque Specification
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  7. Remove the PCM bracket. (See PCM Bracket Temporary Installation NoteΒ .)
    Fig 4: PCM Bracket Nuts With Torque Specification
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  8. Remove the PCM.
  9. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 5: PCM Bolts With Torque Specification
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  10. Remove the clip from the PCM bracket.
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  11. Remove the bolt. (See PCM Bracket Installation NoteΒ .)
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  12. Remove the PCM bracket.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  14. When replacing the PCM on the vehicles, perform the following:
    NOTE:
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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