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Restraints Control Module (RCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles 

    WARNING: Always tighten the fasteners of the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor (if equipped) to the specified torque. Failure to do so may result in incorrect restraint system operation, which increases the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.
  1. Position the RCM and install the 2 RCM bolts on the RH side.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  2. Connect the small RCM electrical connector.
  3. Install the RCM bolt on the LH side.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  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.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance Lever
    G03989905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Placing the large Restraints Control Module (RCM) electrical wiring connector into the RCM on an angle may cause bad electrical connections and damaged components.
    NOTE: The RCM has been removed for clarity.
  5. Position the large RCM electrical connector into the RCM.
      NOTE: Do not push the connector to the point where the lever pivots and seats itself. Light pressure is needed to get the connector into position on the Restraints Control Module (RCM), before using the lever to fully seat the connector. Damage to the connector or component may occur.
    • 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. Fig 2: Large RCM Electrical Wiring Connector
    G03903873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
    7. Fig 3: Locating RCM Electrical Connector
    GF0008859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    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 SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
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