Lincoln Aviator: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - SYNC Module [APIM]

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

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

  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 electrical connectors.
  1. Remove the screws and the APIM.
    Torque: 9 lb.in (1 Nm)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. 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).

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    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

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    Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).   Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module   DTC Description Action   BCM B11C4:23 Boot/Trunk Close Button: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B1219:11 Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B12E8:23 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B144C:23 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Outer Handle Switch: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B1495:11 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test J   BCM B1495:49 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test J   BCM B1495:55 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test P   RGTM B12E8:11 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RGTM B144D:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 1: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144E:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 2: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:12 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:79 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Mechanical Linkage Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1451:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1452:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RGTM B1452:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RGTM B1453:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1454:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1454:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1455:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1455:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B145D:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B145D:12 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B145D:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1495:02 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:General Signal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test J   RGTM B1495:08 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failures   GO to Pinpoint Test J   RGTM B1515:77 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Commanded Position Not Reachable   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1515:97 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1555:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 4: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1556:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 3: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:11 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:12 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:13 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM C1B14:11 Sensor Supply Voltage A: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM C1B15:11 Sensor Supply Voltage B:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM P0A2F:4B Drive Motor "A" Over Temperature:Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM P0A35:4B Drive Motor "B" Over Temperature:Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM U0101:87 Lost Communication with TCM: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test K   RGTM U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test L   RGTM U0294:87 Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test M   RGTM U201A:55 Control Module Main Calibration Data:Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U2300:56 Central Configuration:Invalid/Incompatible Configuration   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test N   RGTM U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test O Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Power Liftgate Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

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