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Fender Apron - Exhaust Heat Damage

90ford34 FENDER - PLASTIC APRON DETERIORATES FROM ENGINE EXHAUST HEAT - VEHICLES WITH 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L & 7.5L ENGINES
Article No. 90-20-5
LIGHT TRUCK: 1989-90 BRONCO, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES

Figure 1:




ISSUE: The right hand plastic fender apron on some trucks may deteriorate from exhaust heat.

ACTION: Install a heat insulator on the right hand plastic fender apron. Use six (6) regular heavy duty staples to attach it as shown in Figure 1.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E3TZ-16K 153-A Insulator C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
902005A Install Insulator 0.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
16K153 79
OASIS CODES: 111000, 108000, 403000