Ford Explorer: Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3 / Removal and Installation - Audio Unit Antenna Cable
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
Instrument panel AM/FM coaxial cable
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Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the RH front scuff plate trim panel.
Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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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 connector.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Main body harness AM/FM coaxial cable
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Remove both front seats.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the RH front scuff plate trim panel.
Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the lower B-pillar trim panels.
Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the LH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - Police (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Position the rear carpet for harness access.
Liftgate AM/FM Coaxial cable
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Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate center upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the AM/FM antenna amplifier connector.
Installation
Instrument panel AM/FM coaxial cable
NOTE:
The original equipment AM/FM antenna coaxial cable is
part of the wiring harness and cannot be removed. This procedure refers
to replacement of the cable only by overlaying the cable.
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Cut the electrical connector end from the existing cable.
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Cut the electrical connector end from the existing cable.
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Install the new coaxial cable.
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Route the new audio unit antenna cable following the routing shown.
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Secure the new audio unit antenna cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Main body harness AM/FM coaxial cable
NOTE:
The original equipment AM/FM antenna coaxial cable is
part of the wiring harness and cannot be removed. This procedure refers
to replacement of the cable only by overlaying the cable.
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Cut the electrical connector end from the existing cable.
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NOTICE:
Use care to prevent damage to the wiring harness.
Cut the end off the rear roof coaxial cable.
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Release the retaining tabs.
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Remove the coaxial cable end from the connector shell.
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Install the new coaxial cable.
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Route the new audio unit antenna cable following the routing shown.
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Secure the new audio unit antenna cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
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Install the cable end into the harness connector.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Liftgate AM/FM Coaxial cable
NOTE:
The original equipment AM/FM antenna coaxial cable is
part of the wiring harness and cannot be removed. This procedure refers
to replacement of the cable only by overlaying the cable.
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Cut the end off the AM/FM amplifier cable.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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NOTICE:
Use care to prevent damage to the wiring harness.
Cut the end off the AM/FM liftgate coaxial cable.
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Release the retaining tabs.
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Remove the coaxial cable end from the connector shell.
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Install the new coaxial cable.
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Route the new audio unit antenna cable following the routing shown.
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Secure the new audio unit antenna cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
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Install the cable end into the harness connector.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
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General Equipment
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