Ford Falcon. Manual — part 481

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Occupant Restraints — Passive

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

4. Remove the side impact sensor.

2. Install the side impact sensor.

1. Remove the bolt.

1. Position the side impact sensor to the B-pillar.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. Install the bolt.

3. Remove the side impact sensor.

3. Connect the electrical connector.

Item

Description

Item

Description

1

Electrical connector

1

Electrical connector

2

Bolt

2

Bolt

3

B-Pillar side impact sensor

3

B-Pillar side impact sensor

Installation

3. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional

information, refer to Section 414-01.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

4. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed

personal injury, read and follow all warnings,

at all deployable devices, prove out the

cautions and notes at the beginning of the

supplemental restraint system (SRS). For

removal procedure.

additional information, refer to Airbag and Safety

NOTE: Make sure the negative battery cable is still

Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System

disconnected before continuing with the installation

(SRS), in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this

portion of this procedure.

section.

1. Align the locator tabs to the openings in the

B-pillar.

Item

Description

1

B-Pillar side impact sensor

WARNING: The tightening torque of the

2

Screw

airbag side impact sensor retaining bolt is critical

5. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at

for correct system operation.

least one minute. For additional information, refer

to Section 414-01.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not

twisted prior to installation. I

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

6. nstall the B-pillar trim panel. For additional

Removal

information, refer to Section 501-05.

WARNING: The restraints control module

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

(RCM) orientation is critical for proper airbag

personal injury, read and follow all warnings,

supplemental restraint system (SRS) operation. If

cautions, notes, and instructions in the

a vehicle equipped with an SRS system has been

supplemental restraint system (SRS)

involved in a collision in which the center tunnel

deactivation/reactivation procedure.

area has been damaged, inspect the mounting

and bracket for deformation. If damaged, the RCM

7. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system

must be replaced whether or not the airbags have

(SRS). For additional information, refer to

deployed. In addition, make sure the area of the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

RCM mounting is restored to its original

Deactivation and Reactivation in the General

condition.

Procedures portion of this section.

8. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional

WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is

information, refer to Section 414-01.

critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle

equipped with an airbag supplemental restraint

WARNING: The restraint system

system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect

diagnostic tool is for restraint system service

the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for

only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road

deformation. Replace and properly position the

use. Failure to remove could result in injury

sensor or any other damaged supplemental

and possible violation of vehicle safety

restraint system (SRS) components whether or

standards.

not the airbag is deployed.

9. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools

removed, prove out the supplemental restraint

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment

system (SRS). For additional information, refer to

and possible personal injury, the backup power

Airbag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental

supply must be depleted before repairing or

Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and

replacing any front or side airbag supplemental

Testing portion of this section.

restraint system (SRS) components and before

10. Check the active restraint system for correct

servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking

operation. For additional information, refer to

components near the front or side airbag sensors,

section Section 501-20A.

such as doors, instrument panel, console, door

latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

Restraints Control Module (RCM)

The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located

at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars.

Special Tool(s)

To deplete the backup power supply energy,

disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at

Diagnostic Tool, Restraint

least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary

System (2 req’d)

batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

418-F395 (014-R1079)

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive

to static electrical charges. If exposed to these

charges, damage can result.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If

Diagnostic Tool, Restraint

the new part does not correct the condition, install the

System (4 req’d)

original part and perform the diagnostic procedure

418-F403

again.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and

wait at least one minute. For additional

information, refer to Section 414-01.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

Diagnostic Tool, Restraint

personal injury, read and follow all warnings,

System (2 req’d)

cautions, notes, and instructions in the

418-F088 (105-R0012)

supplemental restraint system (SRS)

deactivation/reactivation procedure.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

2. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system

6. Remove the RCM.

(SRS). For additional information, refer to

1. Position the wire harness retainer out of the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

way.

Deactivation and Reactivation in the General

2. Remove the bolts.

Procedures portion of this section.

3. Remove the RCM.

3. Remove the floor console. For additional

information, refer to Section 501-12.

Position the carpet back.

4. Disconnect the large restraints control module

(RCM) electrical connector.

1. Pinch the thumb tab and pivot the connector

position assurance lever all the way back until

it stops.

2. Pull out and disconnect the RCM electrical

connector.

Installation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, read and follow all warnings,

cautions and notes at the beginning of the

removal procedure.

WARNING: The tightening torque of the

airbag restraints control module (RCM) retaining

nuts is critical for correct system operation.
NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still

disconnected before continuing with the installation

Item

Description

portion of this procedure.

1

Small RCM connector cover

1. Install the RCM.

2

Small RCM connector

1. Position the RCM.

3

RCM

2. Install the bolts.

4

Large RCM connector

3. Reposition the wire harness retainer.

5. Disconnect the small RCM electrical connector.

1. Pull out and remove the electrical connector

locking wedge.

2. Push down to release the retaining tab.

3. While releasing the retaining tab, pull out and

disconnect the small RCM electrical

connector.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

2. Connect the small RCM electrical connector.

1. Align the small RCM electrical connector.

Push in until the connector is fully seated into

the RCM.

2. Install the electrical connector locking wedge.

3. Make sure the connector position assurance lever

is in the full release position before attempting to

connect the connector.

6. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional

information, refer to Section 414-01.

7. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed

at all deployable devices, prove out the

supplemental restraint system (SRS). For

additional information, refer to Airbag and Safety

Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this

section.

8. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at

CAUTION: Putting the large RCM electrical

least one minute. For additional information, refer

connector into the RCM on an angle can cause

to Section 414-01.

bad electrical connections and damage

components.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, read and follow all warnings,

NOTE: The RCM has been removed for clarity.

cautions, notes, and instructions in the

4. Position the large RCM electrical connector into

supplemental restraint system (SRS)

the RCM.

deactivation/reactivation procedure.

With the large RCM electrical connector

9. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system

uniformly aligned to the RCM, lightly push in

(SRS). For additional information, refer to

until a subtle audible click is heard and a

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

slight resistance is felt.

Deactivation and Reactivation in the General

Procedures portion of this section.

CAUTION: Do not push the connector

on to where the lever pivots and seats

WARNING: The restraint system

itself. Light pressure is needed to get the

diagnostic tool is for restraint system service

connector into position on the RCM before

only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road

using the lever to fully seat the connector.

use. Failure to remove could result in injury

5. Connect the large RCM electrical connector.

and possible violation of vehicle safety

standards.

NOTE: The RCM has been removed for clarity.

10. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools

Using the connector position assurance lever,

removed, prove out the supplemental restraint

pivot it toward the RCM, drawing the

system (SRS). For additional information, refer to

connector into the RCM.

Diagnostic Instructions - Airbag and Safety Belt

Make sure the thumb tab is engaged to

Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System

the retainer on the RCM and locked in

(SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this

place.

section.

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