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LF Control Unit Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
  • When replacing the LF control unit, perform the configuration to assure that the system operates correctly.
  1. To replace the LF control unit, perform the following procedure.
    1. Front doors on both sides and trunk lid (4SD) or liftgate (5HB) are open.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Remove the front scuff plate (RH). (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the front side trim (RH). (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Disconnect the connector.
    G13179093Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. While pressing the bracket tabs in the directions of arrows (1) shown in the figure below, pull out the LF control unit from the backside of the bracket in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the bracket tabs from the LF control unit.
    G13179094Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the LF control unit.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. If the LF control unit is replaced, perform the following procedure.
    1. Perform the LF control unit configuration using the M-MDS. (Refer to [CONFIGURATION] in the troubleshooting information.)
    2. Perform the immobilizer system-related part programming using the M-MDS. (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING .)
    3. Clear the DTC. (Refer to CLEARING DTC in the troubleshooting information)