Ford Explorer: Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3 / Removal and Installation - Audio Front Control Module (ACM)
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
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NOTE:
If installing a new 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
module after installation.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the ACM following the onscreen instructions.
Vehicles equipped with police floor console
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Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
All vehicles
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NOTE:
One screw on each side.
Remove the screws.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Release the clips and position the center dash lower trim panel out.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the center dash lower trim panel.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Separate the wiring harness guides.
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Remove the bolt, the screws and the ACM.
Torque:
ACM screws:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
ACM bolt:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the ACM following the on-screen instructions.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Instrument panel AM/FM coaxial cable
Remove the floor console...
Other information:
Regularly clean them with a wheel cleaner. We recommend that you use Ford
approved wheel cleaner if available.
Remove dirt and brake dust with a sponge.
Remove tar and grease with a bug and tar remover. We recommend that you
use Ford approved bug and tar remover if available...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Exchanger
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Connect
NOTICE:
Use transmission fluid specific for this transmission...
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WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.
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