Liftgate Glass - Difficult to Open/Close
83ford21 Article No. 83-4-1GLASS - LIFTGATE - DIFFICULT TO OPEN/CLOSE
FORD 1983-1/2 LTD MODEL 74
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-1/2 MARQUIS MODEL 74
The glass over crown at extreme edge to liftgate opening on vehicles built prior to September 30, 1982, may cause glass to dig into the weatherstrip excessively. Creating high closing efforts, as well as high key efforts when opening.
Figure 1:
This condition can be serviced by adding an additional washer (Part No. 351349-S2) on each side of the liftgate glass latch striker as shown in Figure 1.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
351349-S2 Washer S
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: B
TIME: "Actual Time" as defined in the Warranty and Policy Manual. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7043146 Code: 36