Interior - Headliner Sagging Near Rear Hatch
TSB 05-8-305/02/05
HEADLINER SAGGING NEAR REAR HATCH
FORD:
2004-2005 Escape
2005 Escape Hybrid
MERCURY:
2005 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2004-2005 vehicles may exhibit the headliner sagging around the rear hatch perimeter edge.
ACTION
Adhere the headliner to the underside of the roof panel. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the perimeter seal near the sagging edge (Figure 1).
2. Without removing the headliner push pins, pull the headliner down far enough to scuff/sand the back side of the headliner and the underside of the roof panel.
3. Prepare the cartridge of Motorcraft Plastic Bonding Adhesive (TA-9), and apply the adhesive to the back side of the headliner (Figure 2).
4. Push the headliner back into its proper position. Clamp in place using a flat piece of metal or wood to keep the headliner flush against the underside of the roof panel (Figure 3). Allow the adhesive to cure for 45 minutes.
5. Remove clamps and reinstall the perimeter seal.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050803A 2004-2005 Escape/Escape 0.3 Hr.
Hybrid/Mariner Adhere The
Headliner To The
Underside Of The Roof
Panel (Do Not Use With
51916A, 51916B,
51916BXH)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7851944 34
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