Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Sable and 2002 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- RCM is located on center tunnel, under instrument panel. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Pull back floor carpet from underneath instrument panel at center tunnel and position out of way. Disconnect RCM connector locking clips and electrical connectors. Remove RCM mounting bolts and RCM.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten RCM mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.