Ford Fusion: Multifunction Electronic Modules / Radio Transceiver Module (RTM). Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: Use care to not crease the headliner during removal and installation or damage to the headliner can occur.

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

1.   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Vehicle with roof opening panel shown, vehicle without roof opening panel similar.

   Release the clips and position the LH wire harness aside.
   

1. Vehicles equipped with rain sensing wipers.
   Release the clips and position the RH wire harness aside.
   

1. On both sides, remove the B-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. On both sides, remove the C-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. If equipped.
   1. Release the upper rear view mirror cover clips.
      
   2. Remove the upper rear view mirror cover.
      

1. If equipped.
   Disconnect the rear view mirror electrical connectors.
   

1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

   On both sides.
   Remove the sun visor.
   
   1. Remove the retainer cover.
      
   2. Release the clip.
      
   3. Remove the sun visor.
      
   4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      

1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

   On both sides.
   Remove the screw and the sun visor clip.
   

1. All.
   Open the screw covers, remove the screws and the grab handle.
   

1. Release the headliner magnets and lower the headliner.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector, release the tabs and remove the RTM.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Transfer parts as necessary.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the RTM following the on-screen instructions.