Antenna Cable - AM/FM

Antenna Cable - AM/FM

NOTE: Only the front AM/FM antenna cable is shown.











Removal

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

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. NOTE: For MKZ, it is only necessary to remove the RH C-pillar trim panel.

Remove the LH and RH assist handles, and the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair.

4. NOTE: For Fusion/Milan, it is necessary to loosen the antenna cable bolt.

Disconnect the rear AM/FM antenna cable from the AM/FM antenna (Fusion, Milan) or the antenna module (MKZ).

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 AM/FM 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 AM/FM 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.

3. Connect the front-to-rear AM/FM 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 AM/FM antenna cable to the AM/FM antenna (Fusion, Milan) or the antenna module (MKZ).
- For Fusion/Milan, tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. NOTE: For MKZ, only the RH C-pillar trim panel was removed.

Install the LH and RH assist handles, and the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair.

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