Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
NOTE: Prior to removal of the vehicle security module, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to a diagnostic tool. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed. Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
Remove the lower center dash trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Locate the vehicle security module on the dash panel behind the radio and heater controls and disconnect the vehicle security module electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Vehicle Security Module Electrical Connectors
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Remove the wiring harness retainer from the LH stud.

Fig 2: Removing Wiring Harness Retainer From LH Stud
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Remove the LH nut.

Fig 3: Removing LH Nut
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Remove the RH nut and the vehicle security module.

Fig 4: Removing RH Nut And Vehicle Security Module
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Once the new module is installed it is necessary to download the module configuration information from the diagnostic tool into the new module. Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .