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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER PREMIER, 2.5 7, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESMODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEMGENERAL PROCEDURESACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) PROGRAMMINGACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) PROGRAMMING USING THE INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS)
2010 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5 7, FWD

Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming Using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS)

2010 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5 7, FWDSECTION Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming Using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS)
NOTE: If a new Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) is being installed, install the new APIM  before carrying out the following procedure. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) .
  1. Turn the Audio Control Module (ACM) on.
  2. Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  3. Connect one end of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) male-A to male-A cable to the scan tool.
  4. Connect the other end of the USB  male-A to male-A cable to the vehicle USB  port.
  5. From the technician service publication website, run On-Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) using Quick Start or by manually entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
  6. From the OASIS  tab, select the "Sync/APIM  " bullet.
  7. Select the "Read APIM  " button to verify the current APIM  Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) and Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) software levels.
    8. NOTE: Do not disconnect the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) or USB  cables during APIM  programming.
  8. Select the desired software level from the list of available software for programming then select the "Program APIM  " button to begin the APIM  programming process. Enter the APIM  As-Built data if prompted.
    • When only the CIP  is being programmed, select cancel when prompted whether or not to program the VIP  .
    • When the VIP  is programmed, the CIP  will be programmed automatically.
  9. The Sync/APIM  application downloads the software into the APIM  and displays "Programming has been completed successfully".
  10. Test the audio system for correct operation.
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