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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2001FOCUS ZX3 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - RESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3SECTION Service and Repair
Restraints Control Module (RCM)
Removal
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment, the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1. Using the diagnostic tool, download the vehicle data. For additional information, refer to Module Configuration (418-01 Module Configuration, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the floor console. For additional information,
4. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with side air bags have a second electrical connector which can be removed by repeating this step.
Disconnect the air bag control module electrical connector(s).
- Depress the locking tang.
- Slide the locking bar backwards.
5. NOTE: The air bag control module is grounded by the retaining bolts.
- Remove the air bag control module.
Installation
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. WARNING: New air bag control modules must be configured following installation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Using the diagnostic tool, configure the air bag control module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.