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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair



Restraints Control Module (RCM)

Removal

WARNING:
- After the power supply has been disconnected, wait for a minimum of 3 minutes before disconnecting or removing any pyrotechnic components.
- Make sure that the vehicle electrical system is fully depowered and no other power source is connected.


NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Safety Belt and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
2. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

Vehicles with manual transmission

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Vehicles with automatic transmission

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12. Torque: 10 Nm







Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. When a new RCM is installed, configure the RCM using the diagnostic tool.
General Equipment: Ford approved diagnostic tool