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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009RANGER 2D PICKUP, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 37 (MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONVEHICLE SECURITY MODULE (VSM)INSTALLATION
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic

Vehicle Security Module (VSM): Installation

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Installation
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  1. Position the VSM and connect the 2 electrical connectors.
  2. Install the VSM and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    3. NOTE: If the VSM is not being replaced, this is the last step that is necessary.
  3. Install the RH A-pillar lower trim panel.
    4. NOTE: When successful, this step provides the calibration necessary for the VSM operation and clears the DTC B2477. The clearing of this DTC indicates the calibration data has been successfully downloaded to the VSM.
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