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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999EXPLORER 4WD V6-4.0L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTALARM MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRREMOTE ANTI-THEFT PERSONALITY MODULE
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E
Remote Anti-Theft Personality Module
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Remote Anti-Theft Personality Module
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these static charges, damage may result.
2. Remove the LH rear quarter trim panel.
3. Disconnect the two Remote Anti-theft Personality (RAP) module electrical connectors.
4. Remove the two RAP module fasteners.
5. Remove the RAP module.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these static charges, damage may result.
2. Remove the LH rear quarter trim panel.
3. Disconnect the two Remote Anti-theft Personality (RAP) module electrical connectors.
4. Remove the two RAP module fasteners.
5. Remove the RAP module.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.