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Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All audio control modules (ACM) 

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the audio control module (ACM) to retrieve the part number. For additional information, refer to Audio Unit Part Number Retrieval .
    NOTE: Module configuration is only required if a new ACM is being installed.
  1. Upload the ACM configuration to the scan tool. For additional information, refer to programmable module installation (PMI) in MODULE CONFIGURATION article.
  2. Remove the middle instrument panel center finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  3. Remove the 4 ACM screws.
    • To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in) (navigation).
    • To install, tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in) (all except navigation).

    4. Navigation ACM 

  4. Disconnect the antenna and electrical connectors.

    5. All ACMs except navigation 

    NOTE: Only carry out this step if installing a new ACM.
  5. Remove the 2 ACM brackets.

    6. All ACMs 

  6. Remove the ACM.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Download the configuration information to the ACM. For additional information, refer to PMI in MODULE CONFIGURATION article.
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