OEM 2009 Ford Focus Air Bag Control Module

2009 Ford Focus Air Bag Control Module Parts Q&A

• Q: What are the crucial steps to follow when servicing the Air Bag Control Module after a crash on 2009 Ford Focus?

  A: The inspection of the RCM and impact sensor mounting areas should be done to check for deformities resulting from vehicle crashes for vehicles that experienced collision incidents before performing service on the Restraints Control Module. New RCM installation along with sensors requires immediate replacement in any case to avoid fatal outcomes. You should never touch or modify the RCM mount position horizontally when the system is connected while the ignition is powered ON because it could trigger the Safety Canopy(R) automatic deployment. When the proper RCM fuse is detached with the ignition On status the air bag warning indicator will activate while the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) needs to operate properly with no faults present before releasing the vehicle. Install a new RCM by following the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) process then de-power the SRS and remove the center console before disconnecting both small and large RCM electrical connections. Owners of automatic transmission vehicles must detach the 4 RCM nuts then put aside the gear selector before removing the 3 RCM retaining bolts. Install the RCM bolts with 11 Nm (97 lb-in) torque while the gear selector nuts should be tightened to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). Use caution to connect the small RCM electrical connector while the large connector position assurance lever needs full release before you initiate the connection process. The proper alignment of the large connector must be done before inserting it gently with an audible click the position assurance lever can activate. The technician must reinstall the center console followed by SRS repowering without stability tests and perform necessary inspection and testing if replacing the RCM. During SRS verification proceed by first turning ignition from ON to OFF, wait 10 seconds followed by turning ignition back to ON while observing the air bag indicator. The system illumination duration will be 6 seconds followed by system shutdown. The air bag indicator should activate in different ways depending on whether SRS faults exist during the test procedure. A chime with 5 sets of 5 beeps alerts users to repair both the damaged air bag indicator and SRS faults along with clearing all continuous DTCs from the RCM and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM).