SECTION 501-20B: Supplemental Restraint System
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Restraints Control Module (RCM)


Item Part Number Description
1 W707722 RCM bolts (3 required)
2 14B321 RCM
3 — Small RCM electrical connector (part of 14401)
4 — Large RCM electrical connector (part of 14A005)
5 04609 LH floor console lower trim panel
6 04608 RH floor console lower trim panel

Removal

 WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the airbags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.

 WARNING: Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the Safety Canopy and cause serious personal injury or death.

  1. This module requires PMI when being replaced. Refer to the scan tool instructions to carry out PMI .
  1. Depower the SRS . Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Section 501-10 .
  1. Remove the LH and RH floor console lower trim panels.
  1. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and the RCM .

Installation

  1.  WARNING: Always tighten the fasteners of the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor (if equipped) to the specified torque. Failure to do so may result in incorrect restraint system operation, which increases the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.

    Position the RCM and install the bolts.
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  1. Install the LH and RH floor console lower trim panels.
  1. Install the front seats. Refer to Section 501-10 .
  1. Repower the SRS . Do not prove out the SRS at this time . Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
  1. This module requires PMI when being replaced. Refer to the scan tool instructions to carry out PMI .
  1. Prove out the SRS as follows:
    With the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator illuminates continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turns off. If an SRS fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:
    - fail to light.
    - remain lit continuously.
    - flash.
    The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from OFF to ON. This is the time required to complete the testing of the SRS . If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime sounds in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, diagnose and repair the air bag warning indicator and any SRS faults.
  1. Clear all CMDTCs from the RCM and OCSM .