Antenna Cable - AM/FM: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Both the front and rear AM/FM antenna cables are part of the vehicle wiring harness. Because the cables cannot be removed from the harness, this procedure applies to replacement of the cables only.
Front cable
- Remove the Audio Control Module (ACM). For additional information, REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - FUSION, MILAN or AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - MKZ in this service information.
Rear cable
- Remove the RH front and RH rear sill panels by pulling straight upward.
- Remove the LH and RH assist handles, and the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Disconnect the rear AM/FM antenna cable from the AM/FM antenna (Fusion, Milan) or the antenna module (MKZ).
- Remove the enable circuit.
- Disconnect C237 at the RH kick panel.
- Remove the pin retainer from the inside of the male side of the connector by pulling straight out with pliers.
- Using a suitable tool such as a straight pick, release the locking tab and remove the enable circuit CME44 (BU) from C237-25.
- Cut the existing circuit end and secure it with electrical tape.
Both cables
- Disconnect the front-to-rear AM/FM antenna cable connection at the RH kick panel.
- Cut the ends of the existing cable and tape them back to prevent NVH concerns.
NOTE:
For MKZ, it is only necessary to remove the RH C-pillar trim panel.
NOTE:
For Fusion/Milan, it is necessary to loosen the antenna cable bolt.