Antenna Cable - Satellite Radio

Antenna Cable - Satellite Radio

NOTE: The front satellite radio antenna cable with navigation is shown.











Removal

NOTE: Both the front and rear satellite radio 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.

NOTE: For vehicles with navigation, a splitter is built-in to the front satellite radio antenna cable to split the satellite radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) signals.

Front cable

1. Remove the Audio Control Module (ACM). For additional information, refer to Audio Control Module (ACM) - Fusion, Milan Audio Control Module (ACM) or Audio Control Module (ACM) - MKZ Audio Control Module (ACM).

Rear cable

2. Remove the RH front and RH rear sill panels by pulling straight upward.

3. Remove the LH and RH assist handles, and the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels.

4. Loosen the antenna cable bolt and disconnect the cable from the antenna.

5. Remove the enable circuit.

1. Disconnect C237 at the RH kick panel.

2. Remove the pin retainer from the inside of the male side of the connector by pulling straight out with pliers.

3. Using a suitable tool such as a straight pick, release the locking tab and remove the enable circuit CME44 (BU) from C237-25.

4. Cut the existing circuit end and secure it with electrical tape.

Both cables

6. Disconnect the front-to-rear satellite radio antenna cable connection at the RH kick panel.

7. Cut the ends of the existing cable and tape them back to prevent NVH concerns.

Installation

Both cables

1. Overlay the new satellite radio antenna cable on the vehicle wiring harness, following the routing of the original cable.

2. Secure the new AM/FM antenna cable with tape or zip ties, as necessary.
- For the front satellite radio antenna cable on vehicles with navigation, secure the splitter using the built-in push-pins.

3. Connect the front-to-rear satellite radio antenna cable connection at the RH kick panel.

Front cable

4. Connect the front AM/FM antenna cable to the ACM.

5. Install the ACM. For additional information, refer to Audio Control Module (ACM) - Fusion, Milan Audio Control Module (ACM) or
Audio Control Module (ACM) - MKZ Audio Control Module (ACM).

Rear cable

6. Install the enable circuit.

1. Insert the enable circuit CME44 (BU) into C237-25.

2. Install the pin retainer into the inside of the male side of the connector.

3. Connect C237.

7. Connect the rear satellite radio antenna cable to the antenna.
- Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. Install the LH and RH assist handles, and the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels.

9. Install the RH front and RH rear sill panels.