Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS. Deactivate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS. After disabling air bag system, leave negative battery cable disconnected.
- Release tabs and remove ash tray, see STEP 1 in Fig 1. Slide and disengage Restraint Control Module (RCM) harness connectors locking clips. Disconnect RCM harness connectors. Remove 3 RCM mounting bolts and remove RCM from vehicle. See STEP 2 in Fig 1.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS. Check AIR BAG warning indicator light to ensure system is functioning properly and prove system out.