Body Control Module (BCM) Removal/Installation: ATX

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform the BCM configuration when replacing it. (See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CONFIGURATION .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (LH) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front side trim (LH) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Set the hood release lever out of the way. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the lower panel. (driver-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the nut shown in the figure.

Fig 1: BCM Nut With Torque Specifications
Pry off the lock device of the clip while pressing the tab in the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Prying Off Lock Device Of Clip
Rotate the clip in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Rotating Clip
Remove the clip by pulling it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Removing Clip
Disconnect the connector shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Identifying BCM Connector
While pressing the tab shown in the figure, pull the bracket in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

Fig 6: Pressing Tab
Remove the BCM.
Install in the reverse order of removal.