Ford Escape: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - FM2 Diversity Antenna Amplifier
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Release the clips, the trim anchors and remove the center upper liftgate interior trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the connectors, remove the bolt and the AM / FM amplifier.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Position the speaker and grille up as an assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Disconnect and remove the speaker and grille as an assembly...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH front door speaker is shown, RH side front door speaker is similar...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
If the catalytic converter is not being replaced, the HO2S
and the catalyst monitor sensor do not need to be removed from the
catalytic converter. Disconnecting the electrical connectors is still
necessary...
Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration
is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an
object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality
issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the
customer...