Lincoln Aviator: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Low Voltage Differential Signalling (LVDS) Cable

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. Remove the FDIM
   Refer to: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Position the park aid switch out, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the park aid switch assembly.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the RH center trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screws
   

1. Release the clips and position the center instrument panel trim forward.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the center instrument panel trim.
   

1. Remove the floor console.
   Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Release the clips and position down the LH instrument panel steering column trim panel.
   

1. Remove the screw, release the clips and remove the lower center instrument panel trim panel.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the TRCM bezel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screws, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the TRCM.
   

1. Remove the screws and the center instrument panel bracket.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. Disconnect the LVDS connector.
   

1. Separate the wiring guides and remove the LVDS cable.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.