Restraints Control Module (RCM): Notes

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Notes
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Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
Fig 1: Large Restraint Control Module Components With Torque Specifications
GF0047545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Large Restraints Control Module (RCM) connector (part of 14A005)
2 - Small RCM connector (part of 14401)
3 14B321 RCM
4 W707935 RCM bolts (3 required)
RENDER: 1.0x

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