Ford Ecosport: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - SYNC Module [APIM]
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the IPC .
Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the APIM .
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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
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
Remove components for access to the instrument panel wiring harness...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hot Air Gun
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Release the tabs and remove the front bumper lower cover...
Adhesives
NOTE:
The following illustrations are examples of structural adhesive application and are not all inclusive.
Upper Cowl Panel to Lower Cowl Panel
Front Structure to A-Pillar
The
correct adhesive bonding is essential to repairing the vehicle
correctly...