Interior - Glove Box Latch Replacement
TSB 05-2-102/07/05
GLOVE BOX LATCH REPLACEMENT
FORD:
2004-2005 Freestar
MERCURY:
2004-2005 Monterey
ISSUE
If the glove box latch should require service on a 2004-2005 Freestar/Monterey vehicle, a new service part has now been released.
ACTION
Replace only the glove box latch. The latch can now be serviced separately, it is no longer necessary to replace the entire glove box assembly. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Open the glove box to the maximum position by depressing the two (2) side bumpers.
2. Remove the three (3) screws near the glove box hinge and remove the entire glove box assembly from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the four (4) Phillips head screws "A" that retain the inner glove box bin to the outer door (Figure 1).
4. Disengage the two (2) snaps "B" at the bottom of the bin, these also retain the inner bin to outer door.
5. Remove the three (3) Phillips head screws "C" that hold the latch assembly to the outer door.
6. Replace the latch and reverse the above procedure to reassemble.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050201A 2004-2005 0.3 Hr.
Freestar/Monterey: Replace
Glove Box Latch
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1706072 07
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