Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Restraints Control Module (RCM)

Special Tool(s)

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:

Dowels - Flywheel
Removal 1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel dowel holes or the surface areas around the flywheel dowel during removal. Remove the flywheel dowels by using a drift pin where the flywheel dowel is installed in an open hole and a pair of lockin ...

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 ...

Spring Lock Coupling
  The spring lock coupling is a refrigerant line coupling held together by a garter spring inside a circular cage. When the coupling is connected together, the flared end of the female fitting slips behind the garter spring inside the cage of th ...