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Vehicle Security Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Navigator and 2005 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the vehicle security module and install the 2 screws.
    Fig 1: Positioning Screws And Vehicle Security Module
    G03931327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the 3 electrical connectors.
  3. Position the RH A-pillar lower trim panel and install the pin-type retainer.
  4. Install the glove compartment. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  5. Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  6. NOTE: When successful, this step provides the calibration necessary for vehicle security module operation and clears DTC B2477. The clearing of the DTC indicates the calibration data has been successfully downloaded to the vehicle security module.
  7. Download the vehicle security module configuration information from the diagnostic tool to the vehicle security module. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
  8. NOTE: When successful, this step clears DTCs B2868, B2869, B2870 and B2871. The clearing of these DTCs indicates the vehicle security module has recognized the tire pressure sensors during the training procedure.
  9. Train the tire pressure sensors. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  10. Clear the DTCs.
  11. NOTE: This step is required to clear DTC C2780, cause the vehicle security module to exit the manufacturing mode, and to be sure there are no other concerns with the newly programmed vehicle security module.
  12. Carry out the vehicle security module on-demand self-test.