Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Restraints Control Module (RCM)
Special Tool(s)
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Diagnostic Tool, Restraint System (2 Req'd) 418-F088 (105-R0012) |
Weld Nut Repair - Stripped Weld Nut, Restraints
Control
Module (RCM)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal
injury, the backup
power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or
side air bag
supplemental restraint ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230).
Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve
(7K201) in the neutral
position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302).
2. Rotate the main shif ...
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects
the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet ...
NVH Condition and Symptom Categories
A good diagnostic process is a logical sequence of steps that lead to the
identification of a causal
system. Use the condition and symptom categories as follows:
Identify the operating condition that the vehicle is exhibiting.
Match the operating condition ...

