Audio Unit: Other Ford Expedition II

Audio System

Two audio systems are available

1. DM100 premium AM/FM/Cassette/CD (standard on Expedition)
2. CDX6 AM/FM/6 disc CD in-dash (premium)
3. Audiophile CDX6 AM/FM/6 disc CD in-dash (standard on Navigator)
4. Optional Vehicle Navigation Radio (VNR) with remote 6 disc CDDJ

The following options are available

1. Rear passenger controls
2. Steering wheel integrated audio controls (Expedition Eddie Bauer and Navigator)
3. The dual media and premium CDX6 systems include four door-mounted speakers
4. Audiophile and VNR systems include premium front door speakers, rear door speakers and rear mounted subwoofer assembly.
5. An optional video system is available (Eddie Bauer only). For additional information, refer to «VIDEO SYSTEM»(ref-209940) .

Rear Auxiliary Audio Controls

The rear audio unit control panel controls allow the rear passengers to control volume, station, AM/FM band, memory presets, and speaker or headphone selection. The mini-headphone jacks are also located on the panel.

The rear audio unit control panel is located at the rear of the center console.

Steering Wheel Integrated Audio Controls

The audio controls on the steering wheel allow the driver to control volume, AM/FM band, CD and memory presets.

Audio System-Radio Frequency Interference Suppression Equipment

The radio frequency suppression equipment consists of the following components

1. Radio frequency interference suppression bond to bulkhead screw
2. Radio frequency interference suppression bond straps
3. Radio frequency interference suppression bond to engine nut
4. Radio ignition interference capacitors
5. Radio frequency interference suppression bond frame to floorpan screws

The radio suppression equipment reduces interference transmitted through the speakers by the engine ignition and electrical systems. When installing any radio suppression equipment components, make sure that a good contact is made at all connections. Remove any paint or dirt from between a component and its ground. Tighten all connectors and screws securely according to torque specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Refer to ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

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1. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-209958) .
2. Remove the instrument cluster center finish panel. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-209958) .
3. Remove the bolts. NOTE: Standard audio is shown, others are similar
4. Disconnect the audio unit antenna lead-in cable and the audio unit electrical connectors.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-209935) .
2. Remove the screws underneath the armrest cover.
3. Open the rear cup holder and remove the bolt(s). Navigator Expedition
4. Detach the pin-type retainers. NOTE: Standard audio is shown, others are similar
5. Remove the rear auxiliary audio control unit. Remove the screws. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-209935) .
2. Remove the right and left side lower kick panels.
3. Remove the CD changer. Remove the screws on the rear of the CD changer. Disconnect electrical connectors. Slide the CD changer out by pulling back until the tangs slide out of the retaining slots.
4. Remove the brackets from the CD changer. Remove the screws.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-209935) .
2. Remove the mat at the bottom of the console bin and remove the screws. To ease removal of the trim panel, pull the front edge back and lift out.
3. Remove the screws and pull out the CD changer and the bracket.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the screws.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. For Navigator the steering wheel audio controls are integral to the air bag module. Remove the drivers side air bag module. For additional information, refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-170267) .
2. Remove the bolts and springs and position the module plate aside.
3. Disconnect the steering wheel audio controls harness from the clips.
4. Remove the screws and steering wheel audio controls.

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1. Install the steering wheel audio controls wire harness into the clips on the module plate.
2. Install the module plate-to-driver air bag module. Install the plate, springs and bolts and tighten in the sequence shown.
3. Install the steering wheel audio controls.
4. Check the gap between driver air bag module and steering wheel audio controls and adjust as necessary.
5. Install the driver airbag module. For additional information, refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-170267) .

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-209935) .
2. Remove the rear quarter trim. Refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-209953) .
3. Remove the subwoofer amplifier. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the screws.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-209935) .
2. Remove the LH and RH front floor console side finish panels.
3. Remove the bolts and audio amplifier/navigation DVD assembly. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
4. Remove the four bolts and the audio amplifier.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.