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Restraints Control Module (RCM): Removal

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.
WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the air bags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: When installing a new RCM, always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. If an incorrect RCM is installed, erroneous DTCs will result.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Vehicles with floor shifter 

  1. Apply the parking brake and place the transmission in position 1.

    2. All vehicles 

  2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
  3. Remove the pin-type retainer and the carpet patch.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Carpet Patch
    GF0013454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with column shifter 

  4. Remove the ashtray.
    1. Release the tabs.
    2. Remove the ashtray.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Ashtray And Tabs
    GF0013455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the ashtray bracket aside.
    1. Remove the 2 screws (not shown in illustration).
      • The screws can be accessed from under the instrument panel center stack.
    2. Slide the ashtray bracket forward, releasing the retainers and position the ashtray bracket out of the way to access the RCM.
    6. Fig 3: Ashtray Bracket
    GF0013456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with floor shifter 

  6. Release the retaining clips and detach the storage compartment.
    7. Fig 4: Storage Compartment
    GF0013457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the power point electrical connector and remove the storage compartment.
    8. Fig 5: Storage Compartment Electrical Connector
    GF0013458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Detach the retaining clips and remove the floor console finish panel.
    9. Fig 6: Floor Console Finish Panel
    GF0013459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  9. Remove the 2 RCM bolts on the RH side.
  10. Disconnect the large RCM electrical connector.
    1. Pinch the thumb tab and pivot the connector position assurance lever all the way back until it stops.
    2. Pull out and disconnect the RCM electrical connector.
    11. Fig 7: Identifying RCM And Electrical Connector
    GF0013460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the small RCM electrical connector.
  12. Remove the bolt on the LH side and RCM.
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