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Backup Transceiver: Removal

  1. 1.

    Apply the parking brake.

  1. 2.

    Place the selector lever to the full rearward position.

  1. 3.

    Position the front seats fully rearward and fully reclined.

  1. 4.

    Remove the LH and the Right Hand (RH) front floor console side trim panels.

    1. 1.

      Pull outward to release the retainers.
GFD37082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Remove the latch trim panel.

    1. 1.

      Pull upward to release the retainers.

    1. 2.

      Disconnect the power point electrical connector.
GFD36598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove the front floor console upper finish panel screw.
GFD37071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: The RH floor console side trim panel is removed for clarity.

  1. 7.
    Unclip the console upper finish panel from the console.

    1. 1.

      Start at the rear and work forward pulling upward to release the clips.
GFD36600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    If equipped, disconnect the hill descent control switch electrical connector.
GFD36601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Disconnect the ambient lighting electrical connector.
GFD36602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Remove the ambient light bar.
GFD36603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Release the 5 tabs and remove the selector lever boot from the console upper finish panel.
GFD36604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    If equipped, disconnect the audio input jack, USB port and power point electrical connectors.
GFD36605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Remove the 2 retainers and the latch panel. REFER to Instrument Panel and Console , Exploded View.
    NOTE: LH front floor console storage bin clips shown, RH clips similar.

  1. 14.
    Release the 4 clips and pull up on the front of the front floor console storage bin to gain access to the backup transceiver.
GFD37183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    Remove the 4 backup transceiver nuts and disconnect and remove the backup transceiver.

    1. 1.

      To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD37184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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