Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
1. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag restraints control module (RCM) retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.
Connect the RCM.
1. Position the RCM.
2. Install the bolts.
3. Connect the RCM electrical connector.
4. Slide and engage the RCM electrical connector locking clip.
5. Reposition the carpet.
2. Install the RCM.
1. Install the bolt.
2. Reposition the carpet.
3. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section .
4. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.
5. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Section.
6. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in the General Procedures portion of this section.
2. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.
Removal
WARNING: The restraints control module (RCM) orientation is critical
for proper system
operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) has been
involved in a col ...
Driver Air Bag Module
Special Tool(s)
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System (2 Req'd)
418-F088 (105-R0012)
...
Other materials:
Pinpoint Test F: LFC 16/DTC B1888 - Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to
Ground
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks for passenger air bag circuit
shorts to ground by
monitoring the voltage of circuits 607 (LB/OG) and 616 (PK/BK) at pins 6 and
7. If the RCM detects a
short to ground on either of these pins, i ...
Analysis of Vibration
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will
always have both
wheels driving. If only one wheel is raised off the floor and the rear axle is
driven by the engine,
the wheel on the floor could drive the vehicle off the stand or jack. Be s ...
Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes.
Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
Clean the spark plug.
2. Check for oil fouling.
Check for wet, black deposits on th ...
