Ford Explorer: Four-Wheel Drive Systems / Removal and Installation - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

NOTE: If installing a new all-wheel drive module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new all-wheel drive module after installation. Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the all-wheel drive module following the onscreen instructions

1. LH side
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. LH side
   Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.

   Release the tabs and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel cover.
   

1. NOTE:

   
   Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
   
   1. Release the lower B-pillar trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Feed the front seatbelt retractor and pretensioner through the opening in the lower B-pillar trim panel.
      

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   1. Release the clip
      
   2. Detach the floor from the main floor and position aside.
      

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   1. Release the clips
      
   2. Detach the floor from the main floor and position aside.
      

1. Remove the module.
   
   1. Release the tab from the connector.
      
   2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the module.
      

1. Remove the bolts and the AWD module.
   Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: Carry out the remaining steps only if installing a new all - wheel drive module.

   Using the scan tool, complete the PMI process for the AWD module following the on-screen instructions.
   

1. NOTE: The transfer case X-Digit alpha numeric bar code is located on the label attached to the transfer case.

   Using the scan tool, complete the Active Torque Coupling Configuration for the AWD module.