A/C - No/Intermittent Auxiliary A/C Mode/Blower Control

Article No.
98-23-9

11/23/98

AIR CONDITIONING - NO OR INTERMITTENT
AUXILIARY A/C MODE BLOWER CONTROL -
VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/8/98

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997-98 EXPEDITION
1998 NAVIGATOR

ISSUE
There may be no or intermittent auxiliary A/C
mode/blower control on some vehicles. This may be
caused by the -14335- wire harness being cut on
the rail edge in the headliner.

ACTION
Repair harness and install 9 mm (3/8") convolute to
protect harness. The convolute should protect the
wire harness from being cut on the rail edge. Refer
to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify concern.

2. Gain access to the -14335- wire harness by removing the left side rear passenger rail edge moulding and assist handle and lowering the headliner.

3. Repair wire harness.

4. Wrap harness with a 12.7cm (5") long piece of 9 mm (27/64") Convolute Wire Shield (D4SZ-14A099-F 25-Ft Bulk).

5. Reinstall rail edge moulding.

6. Verify repair.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

D4SZ-14A099-F Wire Shield - 27/64" (25-Ft
Bulk - Only 5" Is Required)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

982309A Repair Wire Harness 0.6 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14335 B4

OASIS CODES: 203000, 208000, 208100, 208200, 208300, 208999