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

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

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

1. 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.

1. Remove the ACM .
   Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the TCU .
   Refer to: Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Module (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

Installation

Lower TCU module antenna coaxial cable

1. Cut the end off the lower TCU antenna cable.
   

1. Cut the end off the lower TCU antenna cable.
   

1. 
   Route the new TCU antenna cable following the routing shown.
   
   • Secure the new TCU antenna cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
     

All TCU module antenna coaxial cables

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.