LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2004 >> Freestar Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1716 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) >> Removal And Installation >> Restraints Control Module (RCM) >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Restraints Control Module (RCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag RCM retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.
  1. Position the RCM and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  2. Connect the small RCM electrical connector.
  3. Make sure the connector position assurance lever is in the full release position before attempting to connect the large RCM electrical connector.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance Lever
    G03989905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Putting the large RCM electrical wiring connector into the RCM on an angle can cause bad electrical connections and damage components.
    NOTE: The RCM has been removed for clarity.
  4. Position the large RCM electrical wiring connector into the RCM.
      CAUTION: Do not push the connector 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.
    • With the large RCM electrical wiring connector uniformly aligned to the RCM, lightly push in until a subtle audible click is heard and a slight resistance is felt.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Large RCM Electrical Wiring Connector
    G03903873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The RCM has been removed for clarity.
  5. Connect the large RCM electrical wiring 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 locked in place.
    6. Fig 3: Connector Position Assurance Lever & RCM Electrical Connector
    GF0024024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position back the carpet on the LH and RH tunnel to its original position.
  7. Install the lower LH center instrument panel finish panel.
  8. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals