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Ford Escape: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Module Antenna

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Separate the wiring guide, remove the bolts and the TCU antenna and bracket as an assembly.
Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the nut and the TCU antenna.
Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Module

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Removal and Installation - Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Module Antenna Coaxial Cable

Removal Upper TCU module antenna coaxial cable Remove the instrument panel upper section. Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...

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Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.