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:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature. Connect
the Vacuum/Pressure Tester to the intake manifold. Run the engine at the
specified idle speed.
The vacuum gauge should read between 51-74 kPa (15-22 in-Hg)
depending upon the engine condition and the altitude at which the test
is conducted...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerTA-25-B
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Repair
All core plugs
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar...