## **How to install a Tesla-style Android head unit in Ford Kuga 2 / Escape 3 / C-Max (2012-2019)? (Ford vertical screen installation / Dashboard disassembly / Multimedia wiring guide)**

### Symptoms:

When upgrading the factory infotainment system in a [Ford Kuga 2, Ford Escape 3, or Ford C-Max](https://smarty-trend.com/en/ford-kuga-2-escape-2012-2019-android-head-unit-tesla) (model years 2012–2019) to a modern Tesla-style vertical Android head unit, installers require a precise, step-by-step procedure to safely remove the factory center console trim, air vents, original control panel (SYNC / CD player module), and hazard light switch housing without damaging plastic clips, route external antennas, and integrate the CAN-bus decoder to retain steering wheel controls, factory climate settings, and vehicle data display.

### Solution:

For a comprehensive visual walkthrough of the dashboard disassembly and wiring process, follow the official video guide:

<https://youtu.be/p6gRQJ0DaPk>

<https://youtu.be/GpUk7IQ4EbE>

<https://youtu.be/ssAIBjExjRU>

You can also review the detailed step-by-step installation manual and diagrams at the official source: [Ford Kuga / Escape Tesla Screen Installation Guide](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19_7zcRVgmFbNltF7Yu9EhOjkGmAwKwna/view?usp=sharing)

### Keywords:

Ford Kuga 2 Tesla screen installation, Ford Escape 3 vertical head unit, Ford C-Max radio upgrade, Tesla-style stereo wiring, dashboard disassembly 2012-2019, CAN-bus decoder installation, SMARTY Trend manual, **STUIST-1498-1**