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Functional Components
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Functional Components
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The functional components of the audio system (and their locations) are as follows:
- Audio Control Module (ACM)
- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), located at the front of the floor console (if equipped)
- Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
- Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)
- Audio amplifier, located under the passenger seat
- Global Positioning System Module (GPSM), located in the instrument panel (if equipped)
- Audio input jack, located in the center of the instrument panel
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable and port, located in the center console
- Microphone, integral to the auto-dimming interior mirror (if equipped)
- Clockspring
- Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
- Speakers (see Audio Line-Up for locations)
- Subwoofer, located behind the RH rear quarter trim panel (if equipped)
- Subwoofer amplifier, located behind the RH rear quarter trim panel (if equipped)
- AM/FM antenna
- AM/FM antenna cable
- Satellite radio antenna or combination satellite radio/Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna (if equipped)
- Satellite radio antenna cables (if equipped)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.