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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Control Module Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the rear bumper. (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the nuts.
  6. Remove the BSM control module.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Perform the BSM radar test. (See BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) RADAR TEST .)
    CAUTION:
    • If the BSM control module is replaced, not performing the BSM radar test will cause a deviation in the radar emission angle which could result in the system not detecting a vehicle approaching from the rear correctly. If the BSM control module is replaced, perform the BSM radar test.
    Fig 1: BSM Control Module Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G09788555Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.