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Relay Block Removal/Installation [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Shift knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Knee bolster (See KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the nut and clip.
    Fig 1: Identifying Relay Block, Nut And Clip
    G06733162Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 2: Identifying Connectors
    G06733163Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nut and clip.
    Fig 3: Identifying Relay Block, Bracket, Nut And Clip
    G06733164Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the relay block from the bracket.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.