the following information was copied from the 1997 Ford workshop manual
Module —Generic Electronic (GEM)
Removal
CAUTION: Prior to removal of the module, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed. For additional information, refer to Section 418-01 .
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the steering column cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12 .
Remove the (A) bulkhead electrical connectors from the (B) instrument panel fuse junction panel.
Remove the (A) instrument panel fuse junction panel bolts and remove the (B) interior fuse junction panel nuts.
Disconnect the (A) generic electronic module (GEM) electrical connectors from the (B) GEM.
Remove the screws and the GEM.
Installation
CAUTION: Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download the module configuration information from the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester into the new module. For additional information, refer to Section 418-01 .
NOTE: When the battery (10655) is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check for proper operation.