Body - Poor Wheel Lip Molding To Bumper Fascia Fit
TSB 06-17-509/04/06
WHEEL LIP MOULDINGS - POOR FIT TO BUMPER FASCIA
FORD:
2006 Explorer
2007 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006 Explorer 4dr / Mountaineer and 2007 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles may exhibit a poor fit condition between the front wheel lip moldings and bumper fascia.
ACTION
Use the Service Procedure to adjust wheel lip moldings for improved fit.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the forward most front wheel lip push pin and discard.
2. From the Service Kit, install one (1) u-clip to the fender flange (Figure 1).
3. From the kit, align the u-clip and seat the nylon block in the wheel lip bracket access (Figure 1).
4. Use the screw and washer from the kit to secure the wheel lip molding and nylon block while holding the fender wheel lip outboard to align it to the fascia wheel lip molding.
5. Continue to tighten the screw and push forward on wheel lip until the contour between fascia wheel lip and fender wheel lip are aligned.
6. Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle, if necessary, to ensure consistent side to side fit.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
061705A 2006 Explorer 4dr / 0.2 Hr.
Mountaineer, 2007
Explorer Sport Trac: Install
Service Kit To Adjust
Wheel Lip Molding(s)
Includes Time To Perform
Operation On One Or Both
Sides Of Vehicle.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
16A075 07
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