LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2009 >> Edge SE, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Restraints >> Air Bag, SRS >> Supplemental Restraint System >> Removal And Installation >> Restraints Control Module (RCM) >> Removal

Restraints Control Module (RCM): Removal

WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the air bags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: When installing a new restraints control module (RCM), it is necessary to carry out programmable module installation (PMI). For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION article. Failure to follow this instruction may result in system failure.
NOTE: When installing a new restraints control module (RCM), always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. If an incorrect RCM is installed, erroneous DTCs will result.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. If installing a new RCM, carry out the steps necessary to prepare for programmable module installation (PMI). For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION article.
  2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
  3. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  4. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the ball stud located on the shifter and remove the cable from the retaining clips.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable From Ball Stud On Shifter
    GF0030984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 4 bolts (2 each side) from the inner floor console support.
  6. Remove the bolts from the inner floor console support-to-instrument panel.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the front inner floor console support.
  8. Remove the inner floor console support.
  9. Press to release the locking tab and disconnect the small RCM electrical connector.
    10. Fig 2: Locating Locking Tab On Small RCM Electrical Connector
    GF0031267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the large RCM electrical connector.
    1. Pinch the thumb tab and pivot the connector position assurance lever all the way back until it stops.
    2. Pull out and disconnect the RCM electrical connector.
    11. Fig 3: Disconnecting RCM Electrical Connector
    GF0008858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 3 bolts and RCM.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals