Where is the restraint control module location?

JALIN765

MEMBER
2008 FORD F-150
5.4L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

Driver side airbag deployed in accident. I replaced the front crash sensor, clock spring and airbag. I need to replace the RCM but cannot find the location. So far, I have removed both front seats to check under carpet but nothing. I have the truck listed above 5.4l Harley Davidson with a center console. Does anyone know where it's located on this specific year and model?

Saturday, April 16th, 2022 AT 6:42 AM

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STEVE W.

MECHANIC
14,490 POSTS

In an F series it's under the center of the seat, in one with a console it is at the rear of the console at the front edge of the center seat section. You have to remove the console then release the seat center and it's more or less spanning that split area. Be sure the connector retainer seats fully on the replacement. You don't want a loose connection at that module.
Did you check the seat belt pretensioners to see if they deployed as well? Normally those will go off even if the belt isn't being worn and need to be replaced as a set.

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