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:
Vibration When Brakes are Applied
For vibration concerns when brakes are applied, perform the following
procedure.
Visually inspect:
tire condition and pressure.
suspension bushings and ball joints.
Correct as necessary.
1. Verify and isolate the concern. Brake roughness can be felt in: ...
Rear Bumper
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Rear
Bumper Cover in this
section.
2. Remove the rear bumper cover isolator.
Vehicles with 4.6L engines
3. Remove the bolts and the exhaust outlet pip ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain the engine cooling system.
3. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to
Exhaust Manifold-LH in
this section.
4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional informatio ...
