Lighting - Moisture in Reverse Lamp
TSB 04-15-708/09/04
MOISTURE IN REVERSE LAMP
LINCOLN:
2003-2004 LS
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit moisture/condensation inside of the reverse lamp lens. This moisture may enter through a seal in the license plate housing and travel behind the reverse lamp and into the lamp assembly vent.
ACTION
To service, refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
ONLY REPLACE A REVERSE LAMP ASSEMBLY IF MOISTURE, RESIDUE OR WATER SPOTS ARE PRESENT INSIDE OF THE ASSEMBLY.
NOTE
THE LICENSE PLATE HOUSING MUST BE REMOVED TO ACCESS THE RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE REVERSE LAMP ASSEMBLY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PRY OFF THE REVERSE LAMP WITH A SCREWDRIVER OR OTHER TOOL AS DAMAGE WILL RESULT.
1. Remove the affected reverse lamp assembly(s). Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 417-01.
2. After removal, inspect the reverse lamp assembly(s) for cracks or separation that would contribute to a leak.
a. If there is NO obvious cause for a leak then replace the affected reverse lamp assembly(s), and replace the rear license plate housing with revised part.
b. If there IS an obvious cause for a leak then replace only the affected reverse lamp assembly(s). DO NOT replace the rear license plate housing.
NOTE
IF THE LICENSE PLATE HOUSING IS REPLACED, ANY NON-AFFECTED REVERSE LAMP ASSEMBLY AND BOTH LICENSE PLATE LAMP ASSEMBLIES MUST BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE ORIGINAL LICENSE PLATE HOUSING TO THE REVISED HOUSING.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
041507A Remove License Plate 0.4 Hr.
Housing Assembly, Inspect
And Replace Necessary
Parts
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
17B390 D8
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