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

1. Remove the floor console.
   Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the instrument panel center register.
   Refer to: Center Registers (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Release the clips and remove the climate controls lower trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screws.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Position aside the LH front door weatherstrip.
   

1. Release the clip and remove the center A-pillar trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel finish panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the LH steering column opening trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screws.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove theRH steering column opening trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors, separate the wiring guides and position the harness aside.
   

1. Remove the screws and the ACM .
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Remove the screws and position the APIM down.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Disconenct the electrical connectors and remove the APIM and bracket as an assembly.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. Separate the wiring guides and remove the satellite radio / GPS splitter / cable.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.