Lincoln Aviator: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - SYNC Module [APIM]
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Position the park aid switch out, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the park aid switch assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the RH center trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the screws
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Release the clips and position the center instrument panel trim forward.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the center instrument panel trim.
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Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clips and position down the LH instrument panel steering column trim panel.
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Remove the screw, release the clips and remove the lower center instrument panel trim panel.
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Release the clips and remove the TRCM bezel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the screws, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the TRCM.
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Remove the screws and the center instrument panel bracket.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Remove the screws and the APIM.
Torque:
9 lb.in (1 Nm)
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: SYNC Module [APIM] Programming (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the LH 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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
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Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Activation
NOTE:
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, an external power source is required.
Apply the parking brake.
Remove the console mat.
NOTE:
Use a screwdriver no longer than 120 mm (4...