[jjMustang]

I had to remove this piece in my 2015 Flex to get the APIM out of the center stack (left the sunroof open in a thunderstorm- water and electronics don't mix!). I found this on YouTube for a 2014 Escape, different look but which appears to be assembled the same way as an '18 and the sequence of the steps are just like those for my 2015 Flex; common design. Hope this helps.

Thank you. I found that video earlier, but there are significant differences. There may not be enough space behind there to do anything, so it may all be for nothing.

I was looking online and found access to Chilton manuals for under $30 for a year. I got that and I'm able to see what needs to be done. For future reference, the floor console needs to be partially removed. Here are the steps:
1. Open arm rest cover
2. Detach the panel to the left of the center instrument panel (between steering wheel and IP)
3. Detach the panel to the right of the center instrument panel (in front of passenger)
4. Remove floor console upper trim panel
5. Remove shift-handle boot and ring
6. Remove right-hand cover
7. Remove left-hand cover
8. Slide the "floor console front finish panel" downward. That's the name of the part I'm wanting to remove.

Unfortunately, they use CAD drawings, and there's no indication from the drawings what is behind the console.

Thanks for helping.

jj

 

[jjMustang]

Yes. I think that's steps 2 and 3 above. I'm on furlough next week, and I hope to do this work then.

Thank you