Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The original equipment Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and cable is part of the wiring harness. It can only be serviced by overlaying a new USB
port and cable.
- Remove the transmission selector level bezel by pulling straight up.
- Remove the floor console finish panel by pulling straight up.
- Disconnect the electrical connector, if necessary.
- Remove the center instrument panel lower panel by pulling straight back.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the USB
cable and port.
- Disconnect the cable from the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM).
- Cut the USB port and cable ends and secure them to prevent NVH concerns.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Secure the new USB port and cable, as necessary, to prevent NVH concerns.
NOTE:
Open the floor console storage bin door.