Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Excursion 2WD V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Relays and Modules >> Relays and Modules - Accessories and Optional Equipment >> General Module >> Service and Repair
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

General Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: The GEM must be reconfigured upon replacement. Refer to the scan tool help screen on the Ford Service Function (FSF) card to program tire size and axle ratio.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.







2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1 Unlock the retainers.
2 Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.

CAUTION: Use care when removing the instrument panel steering column cover or damage to the cover locating tab may occur.







3. Disconnect the bulkhead connectors from the instrument panel fuse junction panel.
1 Loosen the bolts.
2 Disconnect the bulkhead connectors.







4. Position the instrument panel fuse junction panel aside.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the bolts.







5. Remove the Generic Electronic Module/central Timer Module (GEM/CTM).
1 Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2 Remove the screws.
3 Remove the GEM/CTM.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
pro multis · About Operation CHARM