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:
WARNING: Always make sure your
child is secured properly in a device that
is appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child...
Locating the Tire label
You will find a Tire Label
containing tire inflation pressure
by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver's door.
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires...