Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
General Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL and INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: The automatic ride control switch must be turned to the OFF position when the vehicle is hoisted, jacked, towed, jump-started or raised
off the ground to avoid unnecessary operation of the system and/or possible damage to its components.
2. Remove radio.
3. Remove radio bezel.
4. Remove retaining screw.
5. Slide Generic Electronic Module (GEM)/Central Timer Module (CTM) toward front of vehicle, off retaining tabs.
6. Disconnect electrical connectors.
7. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. tighten retaining screw to 2.3-3.3 Nm (20.4-29.2 lb-in).
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control
module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi.) or more to relearn the strategy.
