Ford Escape: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Satellite Radio / Global Positioning System (GPS) Splitter / Cable
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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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 instrument panel center register.
Refer to: Center Registers (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clips and remove the climate controls lower trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Position aside the LH front door weatherstrip.
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Release the clip and remove the center A-pillar trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel finish panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the LH steering column opening trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove theRH steering column opening trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the electrical connectors, separate the wiring guides and position the harness aside.
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Remove the screws and the ACM .
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the screws and position the APIM down.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Disconenct the electrical connectors and remove the APIM and bracket as an assembly.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Separate the wiring guides and remove the satellite radio / GPS splitter / cable.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Remove the front door scuff plates.
Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by
even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine
air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system...