LF Control Unit Removal/Installation

2023 Mazda CX-5 SSECTION LF Control Unit Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the service hole cover on the front side trim.
    Fig 1: Service Hole Cover And Front Side Trim Location
    G11467752Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: LF Control Unit Connector Location
    G11467753Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the LF control unit in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove it while pressing the tab in the direction of the arrow (1).
    Fig 3: Pulling LF Control Unit
    G11467754Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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