CAUTION:
When replacing the BCM, the configuration procedure must be performed before removing the BCM. Replacing the BCM without performing the configuration procedure will result in system malfunction.
ATX
1. Perform the BCM configuration when replacing it..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (LH).
b. Front side trim (LH).
c. Upper panel.
d. Selector lever knob.
e. Shift panel.
f. Side wall.
g. Console.
4. Set the hood release lever out of the way..
5. Remove the lower panel. (driver-side).
6. Remove the nut shown in the figure.
7. Pry off the lock device of the clip while pressing the tab in the position shown in the figure.
8. Rotate the clip in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
9. Remove the clip by pulling it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
10. Disconnect the connector shown in the figure.
11. While pressing the tab shown in the figure, pull the bracket in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
12. Remove the BCM.
13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
MTX
1. Perform the BCM configuration when replacing it..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
Front scuff plate (LH).
Front side trim (LH).
Upper panel.
Shift knob.
Shift panel.
Side wall.
Console.
4. Set the hood release lever out of the way..
5. Remove the lower panel. (driver-side).
6. Remove the starter cut relay. (with advanced keyless entry and push button start system).
7. Remove the nuts shown in the figure.
8. Pry off the lock device of the clip while pressing the tab in the position shown in the figure.
9. Rotate the clip in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
10. Remove the clip by pulling it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
11. Disconnect the connector shown in the figure.
12. While pressing the tab shown in the figure, pull the bracket in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
13. Remove the BCM.
14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda
Importer/Distributor).
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Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result
in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across
the tread.
Replace the tire when ...
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to aff ect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
When the wiper lever is i ...