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3-8 Installation Considerations
Section 3: Installation Considerations
WARNING: The front side impact sensors are located in the front doors. These are
pressure sensors that measure the pressure change in the front door during an impact. Do
not mount anything on or in the door. Do not cut any holes in the door sheet metal, trim or
water seals. Failure to follow this instruction may cause personal injury.
Console Design and Installation
Restraints Control Module (RCM)
WARNING: Do not relocate the restraints control module (RCM) or modify its
installation in any way. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
The restraints control module (RCM) is mounted on the center tunnel under carpet (under first row
bench seat if equipped). The RCM orientation is critical for correct operation of the restraint
systems. Do not use the RCM mounting bolts for attachment purposes of any equipment.
Air Bag Deployment Interference
WARNING: Side curtain deployment drawing are shown in Section 5: Reference
Information. Review the deployment drawings before installing a partition or other
equipment to make sure that there is no deployment interference. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment in front of the air bag module
cover or in front seat areas that may come in contact with a deploying air bag. Dash, tunnel
or console-mounted equipment should be placed within the specified zone. Dash, tunnel or
console-mounted equipment should not be placed outside of the specified zone. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not mount equipment between the side of the front seat and the door
trim that would block deployment of the side air bag. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
2010 Expedition SSV Modifiers Guide, 07/2009