Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Control Module Removal/Installation

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NOTE:

The AFS control module prior to replacement stores the vehicle specification information.
A new AFS control module does not store any vehicle specification information.
When the ignition is switched ON after the AFS control module is replaced, the AFS control module reads the vehicle specification information sent via CAN transmission from the instrument cluster using the automatic configuration function, and stores it.
The AFS control module records the vehicle height while it is unoccupied.
The new AFS control module does not record the vehicle height while it is unoccupied.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front scuff plate (LH). (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front side trim (LH). (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Locating Connector And AFS Control Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While pressing the tab A of the bracket in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press out the AFS control module in the direction of arrow (2) from the back of the bracket to detach the AFS control module from the tab A of the bracket.

Fig 2: Pressing AFS Control Module From Tab A
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While pressing the tab B of the bracket in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press out the AFS control module in the direction of arrow (2) from the back of the bracket to detach the AFS control module from the tab B of the bracket.

Fig 3: Pressing AFS Control Module From Tab B
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the AFS control module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and perform the AFS control module automatic configuration.
Clear the DTCs using the M-MDS. (See CLEARING DTC [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE] .)
If the AFS control module is replaced with a new one, perform the headlight auto leveling system initialization. (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .)