Lincoln Aviator: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Audio Unit Antenna Cable

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: The original equipment antenna cables arepart of the wiring harnesses and cannot be removed. This procedure refers to replacement of the cable only by overlaying the cable.

/ antenna cable

1. Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
   Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

FM2 Diversity antenna cable

1. Remove the LH and RH loadspace trim panels.
   Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: On vehicles not equipped Harmon® audio systems.

   
   Position the subwoofer assembly to access rear connectors.
   
   1. Remove the nut and bracket.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. NOTE: On vehicles not equipped Harmon® audio systems.

   Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the subwoofer assembly.
   

1. NOTE: On vehicles equipped Harmon® audio systems.

   Disconnect the subwoofer electrical connector.
   

1. NOTE: On vehicles equipped Harmon® audio systems.

   
   Position the subwoofer assembly to access rear connectors.
   
   1. Remove the nut.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. NOTE: On vehicles equipped Harmon® audio systems.

   Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the subwoofer assembly.
   

1. Disconnect the FM2 diversity antenna cable connector.
   

1. Disconnect the FM2 diversity antenna cable connector.
   

Installation

/ antenna cable

1. Cut the cable end off the wiring harness.
   

1. Cut the cable end off the wiring harness.
   

1. 
   Route the new AM/FM antenna cable following the routing shown.
   
   • Secure the new AM/FM antenna cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
     

FM2 Diversity antenna cable

1. Cut the cable end off the wiring harness.
   

1. Cut the cable end off the wiring harness.
   

1. 
   Route the new FM2/diversity antenna cable following the routing shown.
   
   • Secure the new FM2/diversity antenna cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
     

All cables

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.