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Restraints Control Module (RCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All vehicles 

    WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag RCM retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.
  1. Position the RCM and install the 2 RCM bolts on the RH side.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  2. Connect the small RCM electrical connector.
  3. Install the RCM bolt on the LH side.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  4. Make sure the connector position assurance lever is all the way back and in the full release position before attempting to connect the connector.
    Fig 1: Connecting RCM Electrical Connector
    G04586524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Putting the large RCM electrical connector into the RCM on an angle can cause bad electrical connections and damage components.
    NOTE: The RCM has been removed for clarity.
  5. Position the large RCM electrical connector into the RCM .
      CAUTION: Do not push the connector on to where the lever pivots and seats itself. Light pressure is needed to get the connector into position on the RCM before using the lever to fully seat the connector.
      Fig 2: Positioning Large RCM Electrical Connector Into RCM
      G04586525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • With the large RCM electrical connector uniformly aligned to the RCM , lightly push in until a subtle audible click is heard and slight resistance is felt.
    6. NOTE: The RCM has been removed for clarity.
  6. Connect the large RCM electrical connector.
    • Using the connector position assurance lever, pivot it toward the RCM , drawing the connector into the RCM .
      • Make sure the thumb tab is engaged to the retainer on the RCM and is locked in place.
        Fig 3: Connecting Large RCM Electrical Connector
        G04586526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Vehicles with column shifter 

  7. Position the ashtray bracket, slide the retaining clips into place and install the 2 screws.
  8. Install the ashtray.

    9. Vehicles with floor shifter 

  9. Connect the storage compartment power point electrical connector.
  10. Align the retaining clips and install the storage compartment.
  11. Align the retaining clips and install the floor console finish panel
  12. Place the transmission in PARK and release the parking brake.

    13. All vehicles 

  13. Position the carpet patch and install the pin-type retainer.
  14. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this article.
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