PAC Audio RPK4-FD2101 Installation Manual

RPK4-FD2101

Integrated Climate Control Retention for Select

2015-2019 Ford F150 and 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty

Introduction and Features

Complete Radio Replacement with

The RPK4-FD2101 is a complete radio replacement kit with integrated climate control retention for the 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty equipped with the 8” screen. Parts are included for vehicles with multiple upper

button congurations and for vehicles with or without heated / air conditioned seats. This kit utilizes the factory HVAC control knobs for a factory look and experience. All modules and cables are included to retain important features of

the factory system including: steering wheel mounted radio controls, factory reverse camera, 360-Degree camera, Pro

Trailer Camera, and AM/FM reception.

A secondary 5.2” LCD screen is added for additional vehicle control including: HVAC user interface retention, vehicle settings retention, factory amplier control, settings for control of the RPK4.2-FD2101 interface, forced camera activation, ability to add additional cameras, tire pressure and vehicle gauges. Features provided by the LCD screen

will vary based on the vehicle features. See Important Notes (next section) for additional information.

Four hard buttons added to the radio dash bezel (below the 5.2” LCD screen) allow user to set presets to control functions including: specic HVAC controls, forced camera activation, LCD screen controls (Day Mode, Night Mode, Display O󰀨). Options for hard buttons will vary based on vehicle features and which cameras are installed.

Some advanced features require additional accessories, sold separately.

Important Notes

We recommend reading this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the entire process

prior to beginning the installation.

1. Transfer of the factory HVAC knobs and circuit board, and button panel is required. Professional installation is

recommended.

2. Only compatible in vehicles equipped with the 8” screen.

3. Installation with 2018+ F-150 models, DOES NOT retain the Bang & Olufsen factory amplier, APH-FD02 (sold

separately) can be used to bypass the amplier in these applications.

4. Installation with 2018 - 2019 Super Duty models DOES retain the Bang & Olufsen amplier.

5. Does Not Retain:

• Compass that is displayed in the instrument cluster. The compass feature is lost.

• Parallel park assist.

• User interface for the factory massaging seats. (Massage function still available via hard button activation).

• Auxiliary input jack in 2015 vehicles.

• Ford’s WiFi-Hotspot.

• MyKey functions that limit the radio. (Functions that limit the vehicle are retained).

• Use of the radio to re-assign the door lock keypad code. (Code can still be changed via the keypad itself).

• Surround Mode

• Speed Compensated Volume.

6. Once the radio is removed, the chimes will play through the factory piezo speaker in the dash and not the cabin speakers.

7. Use of improper length screws during kit re-assembly can result in damage to this product. See FIG A: Actual size reference chart.

8. If you are adding additional cameras, beyond reverse cam, PAC part number RPA-16P5V (sold separately) can be

used for up to 5 total cameras.

FIG A:

6mm

1:1

16mm

22mm

Actual Size

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RPK4-FD2101

Integrated Climate Control Retention for Select

2015-2019 Ford F150 and 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty

Components

Tools needed for installation : 7mm socket, 10mm socket, ratchet, T10 torx screwdriver, small athead screwdriver, plastic

panel removal tool (example - PAC part number TL-PRY2).

Complete Radio Replacement with

1. (x2) Upper Dash Button Inserts

2. RP4.2-FD2101 Interface

3. Pocket (For single DIN applications)

4. (x2) Radio Brackets (left and right)

5. (x2) HVAC Trim Panel

6. LCD Display Output Connector

7. USB Extension Cable (PAC part - USB-GM1)

9. Reverse Camera Retention Harness

10. RP4.2-FD2101 Aftermarket Radio Connection Harness

11. (x6) T10 6mm screws, (x8) Phillips Head Pan Head Radio Mounting Screws and (x8) Dash Clips

12. Rear Panel Cover

13. AM / FM Antenna Adapter (BAA22)

14. RP4.2-FD2101 Interface Harness (FD2A-RS-HAR)

8. Radio Dash Bezel with 5.2” LCD Display

Installation

Part One: Disassembly of Factory Dash

Two 7mm Bolts

Remove Rubber Mat to Access Two 7mm Bolts

at Back of Pocket

Without Center

Channel

Grill Held in Place By 4 Pull Tabs

Pull Upwards To Release

With Center

Channel

Pull Pocket Straight Up and

Two 7mm Bolts Below Pocket

Remove

Out to Access

Step 1

Remove the dash pocket that is at the top of the dash above the radio display.

If the vehicle does not have a center channel: Remove the the rubber mat from the pocket, remove the two 7mm bolts at

the back of the pocket, then use a plastic pry tool to pop the top pocket straight up, and out of the dash.

If the vehicle has a center channel: Use a plastic pry tool around the left and right side and front of the grill to pop the grill straight up. There is a locking clip close to each corner of the grill. Remove the two 7mm bolts that are located at the back

of the pocket, then use a plastic pry tool to pop the top pocket straight up, and out of the dash.

Remove the two 7mm bolts that hold the radio dash panel in place that are located at the top, back side of the radio dash

panel.

Two 7mm Bolts

Remove

Grill Locking Clip Openings

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Top Right

Module Bracket

Previous Camera Module

Mounting Location

Camera Module

Camera

Module

Top Right

Module Bracket

Audio Control Module

Factory Screen

Part One: Disassembly of Factory Dash (cont.)

Complete Radio Replacement with

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2015-2019 Ford F150 and 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty

Step 2

The radio dash panel

(outlined in Red) can now

be removed by pulling

toward you. A plastic

pry tool can be used if

necessary.

Step 4

If vehicle is equipped with a

factory camera module, it must

be relocated. Remove the three

nuts securing it using a 10mm

socket.

Remove the factory screen / SYNC module (attached to the screen), and Audio Control

Module (ACM) using a 7mm socket. These parts are no longer needed. If you intend to reinstall the factory radio later, these pieces

will need to be stored away for use at time of

reinstallation.

Step 5

Lower the camera module in the dash

and place the top right mounting

bracket onto the previous bottom

stud mount, and loosely secure using

one of the factory 10mm nuts that you removed in the previous step.

Step 3

Step 6

You can now secure the bottom

of the camera module by using

a zip tie or by using the fastener

of your choice. Once completed,

nish tightening the top nut from the

previous step.

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Dual Zone Climate Controls

Single Zone Climate Controls

Proceed to Section A

Jump to Section B

Part Two: Disassembly of Factory Dash Panel

Step 1

Remove the upper dash buttons from back of

the dash bezel and set aside for later use. To release, squeeze the left and right release tabs (on each button) inward. The buttons will come

out from the front of the dash bezel.

Depending on the trim package of the vehicle,

there will be two or three separate buttons. All

should be set aside.

Remove the (9) T10 22mm

screws from factory dash panel.

Set the screws aside for later

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Step 2

use.

Remove back of factory dash panel by releasing the 2 locking tabs on each side. The factory rear cover panel will not be used with the

RPK4-FD2101 installation kit.

Step 3

Dual Zone or Single Zone Climate Controls?

What type of climate controls the vehicle has determines which instructions to follow for the remainder of the disassemby of the factory dash panel. If the vehicle has

climate controls, jump ahead to Section B.

Part Two - Section A: With Dual Zone Climate Controls

dual zone climate controls, proceed to Section A.

If the vehicle has single zone

Section A:

Section A only covers dual zone

climate controls

For single zone climate controls

applications, see Section B Factory Dash Panel Disassembly (page 5).

applications.

Step 4

Remove (4) T10 16mm screws from the

upper circuit board and the (6) T10 16mm

screws from the lower circuit board. Set

the screws aside for later use.

Step 5

Remove the 2 ribbon cables from the

lower circuit board by sliding each

of the locking tabs away from the

connector, and carefully pulling the

ribbon cable out of the connector.

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Center the Temperature

Control Knob

Part Two: Disassembly of Factory Dash Panel (cont.)

Section A: With Dual Zone Climate Controls

Section A (cont.):

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Remove the lower circuit board to gain access to the

temperature control and fan speed knobs, and set it aside for later use. The temperature control and fan

speed knobs, along with the HVAC button panel, will

now be loose in the dash bezel.

Step 8 Step 9

Remove the temperature control and fan

speed knobs by pulling them out from the back of the dash bezel, along with the clear lighting rings (one on the left side and one on the right side) that sit

below the knobs, and set the knobs and

light rings aside for later use.

Step 6

Remove the HVAC button panel, and

set it aside for later use.

Depending on the vehicle’s options,

the panel may, or may not include

buttons for heated and air conditioned

seats.

Step 7

Remove the HVAC upper circuit

board from the factory dash

bezel and set it aside for later

use.

Continue

To Part

Three

Bottom

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Part Two - Section B: With Single Zone Climate Controls

Section B:

Section B only covers applications with single zone climate controls.

For applications with dual zone climate controls, see Section A (page 4).

Prior to proceeding, center the temperature control knob so that the marker on the knob is centered between the cold and hot scales on the face of the knob. If the knob is not centered prior to additional steps, the temperature

control knob may not be able to adjust to the full cooling or heating positions.

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Part Two: Disassembly of Factory Dash Panel (cont.)

Section B: With Single Zone Climate Controls

Complete Radio Replacement with

Integrated Climate Control Retention for Select

2015-2019 Ford F150 and 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty

Step 4

Remove the large black plastic gear

by pulling the gear straight up from the

lower circuit board, and set aside

later use.

for

the (6) T10 16mm screws from the lower circuit board. Set the screws

Step 7

Remove the lower circuit board to gain access

to the temperature control and fan speed

knobs, and set it aside for later use. The

temperature control and fan speed knobs,

along with the HVAC button panel, will now be

loose in the dash bezel.

Step 5

Remove (4) T10 16mm screws

from the upper circuit board and

aside for later use.

Step 8

Remove the temperature control

and fan speed knobs by pulling

them out from the back of the dash

bezel, and set aside for later use.

Step 6

Remove the 2 ribbon cables from the

lower circuit board by sliding each

side of the locking tab away from the

connector, and carefully pulling the

ribbon cable out of the connector.

Step 9

Remove the HVAC button

panel, and set it aside for later

use.

ContinueTo Part Three (Below)

Part Three: Assembly of Aftermarket Dash Kit

Step 1

Use the previously removed HVAC button panel to determine which bottom HVAC trim panel will be used. If the additional buttons

for heated / cooled seats and fan speed are present, the trim panel with the provision for the additional buttons will be used (left

trim panel in photo). If those buttons are not present, the trim panel without the additional button provision will be used (right trim

panel in photo). Refer to part 2, step 9.

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