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Powertrain Control Module (PCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the PCM and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  2. Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
  3. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  5. Restore the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation procedure. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
  6. Reprogram the passive anti-theft system (PATS). Carry out the Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys procedure. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT - PATS .
  7. Carry out the Transaxle Drive Cycle Test. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6 SPEED .