Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Position front seats to access floor console. Remove floor console finish panel retaining screw and finish panel. See Fig 1 . Disconnect floor console electrical connectors. Remove floor console mounting bolts and floor console.
- Position carpet out of way to access RCM. See Fig 2
. Remove RCM mounting bolt on right-side of RCM. Slide and disengage RCM electrical connector locking clips, depress locking tabs and disconnect RCM electrical connectors. Remove remaining RCM mounting bolts. See Fig 3
. Pull RCM to side, releasing pin-type retainer, and remove RCM.CAUTION: RCM mounting bolts that are not properly tightened may result in air bag system malfunction. Improper air bag system operation may result. Ensure RCM mounting bolts are tightened to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT active air bag system at this time. Tighten RCM mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable air bag system devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.