Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 43

Fig. 10: Pinpoint Test B: No Communication With Central Security Module (B1-B2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

MODULE-GENERIC ELECTRONIC (GEM)/CENTRAL TIMER (CTM) 

Removal 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.  

2. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL -- STEERING COLUMN 

CAUTION: Prior to removal of the GEM, 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-F150 .

 

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COVER .  

3. Remove the (A) bulkhead electrical connectors from the (B) instrument panel fuse junction panel. 

Fig. 11: Removing Bulkhead Electrical Connectors 
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4. Remove the (A) instrument panel fuse junction panel bolts and remove the (B) interior fuse junction panel 

nuts. 

 

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2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Multifunction Electronic Module - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 12: Removing Instrument Panel Fuse Junction Panel Bolts 
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5. Disconnect the (A) GEM/CTM electrical connectors from the (B) GEM/CTM. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Multifunction Electronic Module - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 13: Disconnect (A) GEM/CTM Electrical Connectors 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Remove the screws and the GEM/CTM. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Multifunction Electronic Module - F150 Pickup