Ford Escape: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System / Removal and Installation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Center Antenna
Removal
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Release the clips and remove the floor console upper rear trim panel.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Remove the PATS center antenna.
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Remove the nuts.
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Lift upward on the PATS center antenna.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Programming
NOTE:
This procedure works only if the spare key programming is enabled.
NOTE:
Two previously programmed keys are required to perform this
procedure...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the floor console upper rear trim panel...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the A/C condenser.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler (307-02A Transmission Cooling -
8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
Release the clips and remove the transmission fluid cooler from the radiator...
Inspection
NOTE:
Procedure 1 — Ambient Temperature below 21 °C (70 °F).
NOTE:
Proper A/C system diagnosis on a vehicle’s
compressor is dependent on correct refrigerant system charge and tested
in ambient temperatures above 21°C (70°F)...