Ford Escape: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Module Antenna Coaxial Cable
Removal
Upper TCU module antenna coaxial cable
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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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Separate the wiring guide, remove the bolts and the TCU antenna and bracket as an assembly.
Torque:
17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the upper TCU antenna coaxial cable.
Lower TCU module antenna coaxial cable
NOTE:
The original equipment lower TCU module antenna coaxial
cable is part of the instrument panel wiring harness and cannot be
removed. This procedure refers to replacement of the cable only by
overlaying the cable on the exisiting instrument panel harness.
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Remove the ACM .
Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) (415-00 Information and
Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the TCU .
Refer to: Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Module (415-00 Information and
Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation
Lower TCU module antenna coaxial cable
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Cut the end off the lower TCU antenna cable.
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Cut the end off the lower TCU antenna cable.
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Route the new TCU antenna cable following the routing shown.
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Secure the new TCU antenna cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
All TCU module antenna coaxial cables
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-598Hydraulic Cylinder 10t
204-598-01Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide
204-598-04Adapter for 204-598
Removal
Remove the rear subframe.
Refer to: Rear Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation)...