Body - Excessive Bumper To Headlamp Gap
TSB 09-17-109/07/09
EXCESSIVE HEADLIGHT TO BUMPER GAP
LINCOLN:
2009 MKS
ISSUE
Some 2009 MKS vehicles may exhibit an excessive headlight to bumper cover gap.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
The excessive bumper cover to headlamp gap may be caused by a misaligned radiator grille support. (Figure 1)
1. Inspect the vehicle for body shop repairs or front fascia damage.
a. If body shop repair or facsia damage has been found discontinue this procedure.
b. If no body shop repair or facsia damage has been is found go to Step 2.
2. Open the hood
3. Loosen the two radiator support bolts. (Figure 2)
NOTE
THE NEXT STEP OF THE PROCEDURE WILL REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL PERSON.
4. Pull the radiator grille support forward one side at a time to reduce the gap and torque the radiator support bolts to 15 lb-ft (20 N.m). (Figure 3)
5. Close the hood.
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
091701A 2009 MKS: Adjust 0.2 Hr.
Headlight To Bumper Gap
Following Service
Procedure (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
16138 07
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