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Body - Door Locks/Cycle/Bounce/Reopen

TSB 08-24-3

12/08/08

DOOR LOCKS - CYCLE / BOUNCE / RELOCK - BUILT
ON OR BEFORE 10/29/2008

LINCOLN:
2009 MKS

ISSUE
Some 2009 Lincoln MKS vehicles built on or before 10/29/2008 may exhibit one or more of the door locks cycling, bouncing, or re-locking after an unlock command.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the door lock rod on the affected door. Do not replace the door latch assembly.

1. Follow Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14 to remove affected door latch.

2. Replaced door lock rod with new part.

3. Install latch following WSM, Section 501-14.





4. Verify / adjust the distance between the rubber grommet and the vertical bend in the lock rod to 5/32" (4 mm). (Figure 1)

5. Finish assembling door and verify proper door lock operation.





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

082403A 2009 MKS: Replace The 1.1 Hrs.
Door Lock Rod, Includes
Time To Remove Latch.
This Labor Operation Can
Be Claimed With Operation
B, C Or D (Do Not Use
With 23943A, 27406B,
27406B5, 23943A6,
23943A1, 23943A7,
27406B2, 27406B6) LEFT
FRONT DOOR

082403B 2009 MKS: Replace The 1.0 Hr.
Door Lock Rod, Includes
Time To Remove Latch.
This Labor Operation Can
Be Claimed With Operation
A, C Or D (Do Not Use
With 23943A, 27406B,
27406B5, 23943A6,
23943A1, 23943A7,
27406B2, 27406B6)
RIGHT FRONT DOOR

082403C 2009 MKS: Replace The 0.9 Hr.
Door Lock Rod, Includes
Time To Remove Latch.
This Labor Operation Can
Be Claimed With Operation
A And B Or D (Do Not
Use With 23943A, 27406B,
27406B5, 23943A6,
23943A1, 23943A7,
27406B2, 27406B6) ONE
REAR DOOR

082403D 2009 MKS: Replace The 1.7 Hrs.
Door Lock Rod, Includes
Time To Remove Latch.
This Labor Operation Can
Be Claimed With Operation
A And B (Do Not Use With
23943A, 27406B,
27406B5, 23943A6,
23943A1, 23943A7,
27406B2, 27406B6) BOTH
REAR DOORS

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5421850 42





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