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Keyless Receiver Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Wind blocker (See WIND BLOCKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Seat (LH) (See SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Scuff plate (LH) (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Tire house trim (LH) (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Side shelf (LH) (See SIDE SHELF REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Keyless Receiver Connector
    G10954385Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolt.
  5. Remove the keyless receiver.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.