Electrical

Radio Antenna. Removal and Installation

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Removal

Roof Antenna

  1. Carefully lower the rear of the headliner.
    Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
    • Remove the antenna base retaining bolt and the audio antenna bracket.
      Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    • Remove the audio system antenna.
    Ford Fusion. Audio Unit Antenna. Removal and Installation

FM2 diversity antenna

  1. Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
    Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    • Remove the bolt and the FM2 diversity antenna.
      Torque: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Audio Unit Antenna. Removal and Installation

Installation

Existing roof antenna and FM2 diversity antenna

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Roof Antenna Replacement

    • Do not unscrew the antenna bolt. Insert the antenna cable and the base mounting stud through the roof opening, carefully press the antenna base down until an audible click is heard.
    • Connect the electrical connectors.
  1. Install the headliner.
    Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

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