Ford Escape: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - SYNC Module [APIM]
Removal
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Remove the ACM .
Refer to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) (415-00 Information and
Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the screws and position the APIM down.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Disconenct the electrical connectors and remove the APIM and bracket as an assembly.
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Remove the screws and the APIM .
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If a new APIM is being installed, program the APIM to the correct software level.
Refer to: Module Programming (418-01 Module Configuration, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
SYNC module [APIM] to universal serial bus (USB) hub cable (instrument panel side)
Remove the APIM ...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the passenger door window control switch bezel assembly.
Starting from the front, release the locking tabs
from the passenger door window control switch bezel assembly...
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in your
vehicle and allow devices to connect to it
for access to the Internet.
Press the button to enter the
settings menu.
Select Connectivity Features.
Select Vehicle Hotspot.Note: The vehicle hotspot default
setting
is on...