Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
1. Obtain an 8 mm (0.32 in) grounding screw (part number N802455-S190).
2. Drill out the internal threads of the stripped-out weld nut to 7.37 mm (0.29 in) using a letter "L" size drill bit.
3. Position the crash sensor to the vehicle.
4. Install the 8 mm (0.32 in) grounding screw into the drilled-out weld nut.
5. Install the remaining attaching screws.
6. Tighten the attaching screws to specification. For additional information, refer to Torque Specifications in this section.
Weld Nut Repair - Missing 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 ...
Restraints Control Module (RCM)
Special Tool(s)
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System (2 Req'd)
418-F088 (105-R0012)
...
Other materials:
Retractor - Front Seat Safety Belt, Convertible
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel (31012). For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the nut and bolts and safety belt retractor.
Installation
NOTE: Make ...
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive
pinion gear
through several revolutions prio ...
Component Tests
Engine Oil Leaks
NOTE: When diagnosing engine oil leaks, the source and location of
the leak must be positively
identified prior to repair.
Prior to carrying out this procedure, clean all sealing surface areas with a
suitable solvent to remove all
tra ...
