Ford Escape: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Satellite Radio / Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna
Removal
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Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the satellite radio/GPS antenna.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
Installation
Existing antenna
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
New antenna
NOTE:
If installing a new satellite radio/GPS antenna it is not necessary to
remove the bolt from the satellite radio/ GPS antenna base.
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Install harness through the opening and push down until the base is fully seated.
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Connect the electrical connector.
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Install the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Removal
NOTE:
LH rear door tweeter speaker is shown, RH rera door tweeter speaker is similar.
Remove the LH rear door interior trim panel...
Removal
Remove the front door scuff plates.
Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Headlamps – Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there condensation in the headlamps?
Headlamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure. Condensation can be a
natural by-product of this design.
When moist air enters the lamp
assembly through the vents, there is a
possibility that condensation can
occur when the temperature is cold...
Press the button to cycle
through the four gap settings.
The selected gap appears in the
instrument cluster display as shown by the
bars in the image.
Note: The gap setting is time dependent
and therefore, the distance adjusts with your
vehicle speed...