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Restraints Control Module (RCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 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 restraints control module (RCM) and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  2. Make sure the large RCM connector position assurance lever is in the full release position before attempting to connect the connector.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance Lever
    G03989905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: 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.
      CAUTION: 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.
    • 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. Fig 2: Identifying Large RCM Electrical Wiring Connector
    G03903873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    5. Fig 3: Locating RCM Electrical Connector Lever
    GF0008859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the small RCM electrical connector.
  6. Install the inner floor console support bracket.
  7. Install the 4 bolts (2 each side) to the inner floor console support bracket.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  8. Install the screws to the inner floor console bracket support-to-floor instrument panel.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  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. Do not prove out the SRS at this time.  For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
  14. When installing a new RCM, carry out the steps necessary to complete programmable module installation (PMI). For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
  15. Prove out the SRS as follows:

    Turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition switch back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn OFF. If an air bag SRS fault is present, the air bag indicator will:

    - fail to light.

    - remain lit continuously.

    - flash at a 5 Hz rate (RCM not configured).

    The air bag warning indicator might not light until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the RCM to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.

    Clear all continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from the RCM and occupant classification sensor (OCS) module using a scan tool.

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