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Restraints Control Module (RCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    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. Install the RCM  and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  2. Make sure the large RCM  connector position assurance lever is in the full release position before attempting to connect the connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Large RCM Connector Position Assurance Lever
    G06063829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. 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.
  3. 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. Failure to follow these instructions may cause component or connector damage.
      Fig 2: Locating Large RCM Electrical Connector Position
      G06063830Courtesy 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.
  4. 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 locked in place.
        Fig 3: Connecting Large RCM Electrical Connector
        G06063831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the small RCM  electrical connector.
  6. Install the inner floor console support.
  7. Install the 4 bolts (2 each side) to the inner floor console support.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  8. Install the screws to the inner floor console support bracket-to-floor instrument panel.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  9. Install the selector lever cable in the selector lever housing.
    10. NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.
  10. Connect the selector lever cable end to the floor shifter.
  11. Attach the electrical connectors to the front inner floor console support bracket.
  12. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  13. Repower the SRS  . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  14. If a new RCM  was installed, carry out the appropriate steps to complete the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
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