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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the audio unit to retrieve the part number. For additional information, refer to AUDIO UNIT PART NUMBER RETRIEVAL .
NOTE: For the navigation audio unit, remove the navigation digital versatile disc (DVD) before installing a new audio unit, if possible.
    NOTE: Module configuration is only required if a new audio unit is being installed.
  1. Upload the audio unit configuration information to the diagnostic tool. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
  2. Remove the floor console finish panel trim ring.
    • Disengage the clips.
    3. NOTE: Apply the parking brake and pull the shift lever all the way back to ease removal.
  3. Open the floor console storage compartment and remove the floor console finish panel.
    • Disengage the clips.
  4. Remove the climate control and bezel assembly screw.
    • Open the ash receptacle door and remove the ash receptacle to access the screw.
    5. CAUTION: Close the ash receptacle door and pull gently, starting at the bottom of the bezel, in order to disengage the clips. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the climate control and bezel assembly.
  5. Remove the climate control and bezel assembly.
    • Disengage the clips.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the center air conditioning (A/C) ducts by opening the vents and pulling them straight out.
  7. Remove the center A/C duct retainers.
    • Using an appropriate tool, release the tabs and pull the retainers out.
      Fig 1: Locating Center A/C Duct Retainers
      G04682772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the audio unit and bezel assembly.
    • Remove the 2 upper and 2 lower bolts.
    • Disengage the clips.
    • Disconnect the antenna and electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the audio unit.
    • Remove the 4 audio unit bracket-to-bezel screws.
    • Remove the 8 audio unit bracket-to-audio unit screws.
    • Remove the audio unit brackets from the audio unit.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Download the configuration information to the audio unit. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
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