Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove center console. See CENTER CONSOLE .
Depress RCM harness connector locking tangs, slide locking bars back and disconnect electrical connectors from RCM. See Fig 1. Remove RCM mounting bolts and RCM.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten RCM mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.

Fig 1: Identifying Restraints Control Module (RCM)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.