Ford YL1Z-14B321-AB
Control Module

You should begin by depleting back up power before starting any work on the Air Bag Control Module to protect yourself from potential injury. The first step requires you to disconnect the battery ground cable followed by a one-minute wait period which encompasses the removal of all auxiliary batteries and power supplies. Electronic modules need protection from static electricity because they react negatively to electric charges. First secure the front seats in their maximum forward position and disconnect both screws which hold the trinket tray within the console. First remove the console insert placing it safely to the side before you take out all remaining screws located at the rear of the console on both sides. There are two pin-type fasteners on the left side and one on the right side of the instrument panel lower finish panel which needs to be removed after lifting the center console back as far as allowed by electrical connections. The procedure requires removal of the RCM screw positioned beneath the instrument panel center followed by disconnecting RCM electrical connectors before extracting the RCM from its location. When installing the RCM system operators need to follow the specified torque settings of its retaining bolts to maintain system functionality. Repeating the diagnostic method starts by reinstalling the original part and moving ahead with the new diagnostic round. The air bag system functionality needs to be verified after performing the installation by reversing the removal process. Before vehicle travel the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed because it functions only for restraint system service while also ensuring compliance with vehicle safety standards.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.