Ford Escape: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Satellite Radio / Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna Cable
Removal
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Remove the front door scuff plates.
Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front seats.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the LH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the seatbelt buckles.
Refer to: Front Seatbelt Buckle (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Position the floor carpet for access.
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Disconnect the satellite/GPS antenna connector.
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Disconnect the satellite/GPS antenna connector.
Installation
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Cut the end off the satellite/GPS antenna cable.
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Cut the end off the satellite/GPS antenna connector.
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Install the new coaxial cable.
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Route the new satellite/GPS antenna cable following the routing shown.
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Secure the new satellite/GPS antenna cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Forming Gas Pressure Gauge and Leak Detector
Materials
Name
Specification
Forming Gas
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Leak detection
All vehicles
NOTE:
Use a Rotunda-approved Forming Gas A/C System
Dealership Leak Detection Service Kit that meets SAE J2790...
Press the button to enter the
settings menu.
Select Connectivity Features.
Select Vehicle Hotspot.
Select Settings.
Select SSID: ___.
Enter your required SSID.
Select Done.
Select Password: ___.
Enter your required password.
Select Done.
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