The Sync module is NOT part of the head unit. It located under above the headunit.
Oh and in a F150 Lariat, I have a unique multi line LCD screen that displays Outside temp, Driver side climate control temp, Pasenger side control temp, Direction (N,E,W,S) as well as Vehicle health report menus, Bluetooth options, Phone menus, contacts etc.
When the head unit is plugged in, it will display Sirius data, AM/FM stations, Multi CD changer etc.
In the F150 Platinums or Lariats that have the OEM Nav from SONY, all the above is displayed on the NAV itself and the LCD screen is not present. So you see, the screen must stay.
OEM NAV :http://www.f150online.com/forums/members/fishnfool-albums-my-09-fx4-picture16108-rsz-09f1501-09-007.html