2002 Ford Focus Airbag, Clock Spring, Air Bag Control Module

Air Bag Control Module, Airbag, Clock Spring Installation and Repair Tips for 2002 Ford Focus

• Q: How to Safely Remove and Replace the Air Bag Control Module on 2002 Ford Focus?

  A: In order to substitute the Restraints Control Module (RCM), wear safety glasses to avoid getting injured by deploying air bags. Drain RCM backup power supply by removing battery. Take vehicle data off, break the SRS and pull the RCM. Install a new RCM, as necessary. Check the SRS and eliminate faults.
• Q: What precautions should be taken when servicing the side Airbag module on 2002 Ford Focus?

  A: Safety glasses should be used to service the side air bag module to avoid being injured due to accidental deployment. Do not probe connectors and do not use memory savers. Disconnect the SRS where necessary and verify that it is fault free and that when the new module is connected the system is repowered appropriately.
• Q: How to Service and Repair the Clock Spring Assembly on 2002 Ford Focus?

  A: Disconnect battery and allow backup power to drain; avoid probing airbag connectors. With wheels straight, break red key on new Clock Spring or centralize reused one. Remove wheel and shrouds, detach switches, note collar, remove Clock Spring. Install ensuring tangs lock and connectors click; reconfigure ESP if equipped.