Explorer Sport 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
NOTE: Make sure the battery ground cable is still disconnected before proceeding with the installation portion of this procedure.
2. Tighten the right-hand side RCM bolts to specification.
WARNING: THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) RETAINING BOLTS IS
CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION.
3. Connect the RCM.
1
Tighten the bolt to specification.
2
Connect the RCM electrical connectors.
3
Slide and engage the RCM electrical connector locking clips.
WARNING: THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) RETAINING BOLTS IS
CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION.
4. Connect the battery ground cable.
5. With the restraint system diagnostic tools still installed at all deployable devices, prove out the air bag system. See: Body and Frame/Interior
Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Prove Out Procedure
6. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
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.
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).
Vehicles with full floor console
7. Install the full floor console.
Vehicles with a restraint control module cover
