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:
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern by operating the charging system.
Before diagnosing or repairing the charging system inspect the following items:
Check the battery for loose, damaged or corroded connections...
Symptom Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
The inverter system controller (ISC) is called the SOBDMC in the scan tool...