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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Front Pedestrian Alert System Speaker
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector and wire guide clip...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct supplemental restraint system operation during a
crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step
instructions may result in incorrect operation of the supplemental
restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or
death in a crash...