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:
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an
extended amount of
time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A674) will result.
NOTE: Make the following preliminary checks before repairing the
steering system:
1. Verify the customer conce ...
Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Face Runout
NOTE: If the axle shaft assembly is removed, check runout of the shaft
itself. The forged (unmachined)
part of the shaft is allowed to have as much as 3.0 mm (0.120 inch) runout. This
alone will not cause a
vibration condition.
1. Position the special tool ...
Pinpoint Test A: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Illuminated Continuously
- RCM
Disconnected, Inoperative or Lost/Low Ignition Feed
Normal Operation
NOTE: During normal operation the air bag indicator will be lit continuously
for 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and after five cycles of a lamp
fault code (LFC) if a fault
exists. Be sure to cycle the ignit ...
