Restraints Control Module (RCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental pyrotechnic device deployment. Make sure the supplemental restraint and pedestrian protection system (if equipped) is depowered before reconnecting the component. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering . Failure to precisely follow depowering instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Repower the SRS.
Do not prove out the SRS at this time if installing a new RCM. For additional information, refer to in the General Procedures portion of this article.

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the RCM following the on-screen instructions.

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Prove out the SRS as follows:Turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition switch back to ON and visually monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn OFF. If an air bag SRS fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:- fail to light.- remain lit continuously.- flash.The air bag warning indicator might not light until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the RCM to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.Clear all continuous memory DTCs from the RCM.