Ford Escape: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Audio Front Control Module (ACM)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. 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 on-screen instructions.
   

1. Remove the instrument panel center register.
   Refer to: Center Registers (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: After releasing the clips and hooks position the assembly forward off the locating dowels then up or damage to the trim plate may occur.

   
   Position the console center top trim panel up for access.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      
   2. Release the retaining hooks and position front of the assembly up. Position the assembly forward off the rear locating dowels then up.
      

1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console center top trim panel.
   

1. Remove the screw cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screw, release the clips and remove the LH console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the RH console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the front USB port.
   Refer to: Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the LH bolt.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector, separate the wiring guide and remove the bolt.
   

1. 
   Release the clips and remove the media bin.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the climate controls lower trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screws.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Position aside the LH front door weatherstrip.
   

1. Release the clip and remove the center A-pillar trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel finish panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the LH steering column opening trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screws.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove theRH steering column opening trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors, separate the wiring guides and position the harness aside.
   

1. Remove the screws and the ACM .
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 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.