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Rear Body Control Module (RBCM) Bracket Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the trunk board. (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the trunk side pocket. (See TRUNK SIDE POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Pull back the trunk side trim (LH) to a position which allows for the removal of the rear body control module (RBCM). (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the Rear body control module (RBCM). (See REAR BODY CONTROL MODULE (RBCM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying RBCM Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10988433Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the screw.
  9. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the bracket.
    Fig 2: Pressing Bracket Clip Tabs
    G10988434Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Detach the clip.
  11. Move the rear body control module (RBCM) in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure, pull it in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure, and disengage the tab from the body.
    Fig 3: Removing RBCM Bracket
    G10988435Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the rear body control module (RBCM) bracket.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.