Body - Rattling Noise While Driving
TSB 04-25-512/27/04
RATTLING NOISE - RIGHT FRONT FENDER WHILE DRIVING
MERCURY:
2004-2005 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2004-2005 Mountaineers built through 9/27/2004 at the St. Louis assembly plant may exhibit a rattling noise from the right front upper fender area while driving. This condition may be due to insufficient clearance between the right hood hinge bolt and the right inner fender lip.
ACTION
Check and correct clearance using the following Service Procedure.
NOTE
THIS REPAIR PROCEDURE INVOLVES ST. LOUIS BUILT VEHICLES ONLY. CHECK THE 11TH CHARACTER IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER BEFORE PROCEEDING. "Z" DESIGNATES A ST. LOUIS BUILT VEHICLE.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Open hood and insert a piece of paper between the right hood hinge bolt and the right inner fender lip.
2. Close the hood and see if the paper moves freely.
a. If the paper moves freely, this is not the source of the noise. Continue with normal diagnostics.
b. If the paper does not move freely, proceed to Step 3.
3. Bend the right inner fender lip inboard (towards the engine) 0.08-0.12" (2-3 mm) to increase the clearance between the hood hinge bolt and the fender lip (Figure 1).
NOTE
DO NOT BEND THE LIP TOO FAR. THE LIP CAN CONTACT THE HOOD SHOCK IF BENT TOO FAR.
4. Verify repair.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
042505A Inspect And Adjust Right 0.7 Hr.
Fender Lip To Gain
Clearance (Includes Time
To Verify Concern With
Road Test, Make
Adjustment, And Road
Test To Verify Repair)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
16C274 07
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