Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Flex. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: It is necessary to record the current Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM ) software and hardware level when a new APIM is being installed to make sure that the new component is the same version as the component being replaced.

Retrieve and record the current APIM software and hardware level. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) SOFTWARE LEVEL CHECK .
Remove the front floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Remove the 2 screws at the front of the floor console.

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Floor Console
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Remove the 4 screws (2 each side) from the side of the floor console.

Fig 2: Locating Screws And Floor Console
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Remove the 4 screws at the top of the stowage bin.

Fig 3: Locating Screws
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Remove the 4 screws and the APIM .
- Disconnect the Universal Serial Bus (USB ) cable and the APIM electrical connector.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new APIM is being installed, program the APIM to the correct software level. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .