Powertrain Control Module (PCM): Installation

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the bracket and bolt on the PCM.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  2. Install the PCM and the lower bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  3. Install the upper PCM bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  4. Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
  5. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  6. Restore the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure. For additional information, refer to PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) .
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