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.
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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).
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On both sides, remove the A-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Vehicle with roof opening panel shown, vehicle without roof opening panel similar.
Release the clips and position the LH wire harness aside.
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Vehicles equipped with rain sensing wipers.
Release the clips and position the RH wire harness aside.
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On both sides, remove the B-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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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).
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If equipped.
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Release the upper rear view mirror cover clips.
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Remove the upper rear view mirror cover.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear view mirror electrical connectors.
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NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides.
Remove the sun visor.
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Remove the retainer cover.
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Release the clip.
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Remove the sun visor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides.
Remove the screw and the sun visor clip.
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All.
Open the screw covers, remove the screws and the grab handle.
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Release the headliner magnets and lower the headliner.
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Disconnect the electrical connector, release the tabs and remove the RTM.
Installation
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NOTE:
Transfer parts as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
All alignments
Check the body to rear door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Overview
Dimmable
illumination provides backlighting to switches and control components
when the parking lamps are on or a set level of intensity when the
ignition is on for non-dimmable components. The level of intensity for
the dimmable backlit components is adjusted by pressing the instrument
panel dimmer switch up to increase intensity or down to decrease
intensity...