Technical, Parts and Labor Information

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Obtain parts package (Part #E43Z-54625A84-A) containing a spacer (E4EB-54626A04-AA) right seat, and a spacer (E4EB-54626A05-AA) left seat and 4 screws (56915-S2).

ATTACHMENT I RECALL 489:

2. Remove the two screws retaining the decorative lower seat back latch cover, then remove the cover (Attachment I).

ATTACHMENT II RECALL 489:

3. Position the appropriate seat back latch spacer (54626A04 or 05) to the seat reinforcement (Attachment II).

4. Using the spacer as a template prick punch the reinforcement using an awl or other suitable tool, then remove the spacer.

5. Using a 9/64 inch drill bit (No. 28), drill a hole in the reinforcement at each prick punch location (Attachment II).

ATTACHMENT III RECALL 489:

6. Using two screws (56915-S2) attach the spacer to the seat reinforcement making certain the upper portion of the spacer is installed under the upper latch cover. Also verify that the lower and rear portion of the spacer does not overlap the reinforcement flange (Attachment III).
Note: To preclude damage to the spacers, do not overtighten the attaching screws.

7. Reinstall the decorative lower seat back latch cover using the original attaching screws.

8. Release vehicle.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

Do not order recall parts from Newark Export Supply. Order all requirements directly from Wixom using the mailing address on page No. 1 of this Bulletin. For more urgent handling, use cable address "RECALLS - FORDEX, WIXOM, MICHIGAN". For locations having telex facilities, our telex Ford private line code is FED and commercial telex code is 71 669777 answerback Ford DMO WIX. Our telephone number in Wixom, Michigan, is area code (313) 344-5641. Please give the part number, description, quantity and recall number when ordering.

Part Number Description Class Customs Value

E43Z-54625A84-A Kit - Shield Front AG $2.00
Seat Back Latch (1 Per Vehicle)

LABOR ALLOWANCES:

Install Left and Right Front Seat Protective Spacers . . . . . . 0.4 Hr. Insert in Box "B" on Form 1864

Administrative Allowance . . . . . 0.1 Hr.

The 0.1 hour administrative allowance must be added before inserting the total labor time in Box "B".
REPORTING

Upon completion of the required service, return the second copy of the Form 1864 completely filled out and signed by authorized dealer personnel. Only the Form 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement on this program. It is important that claims be filed for all completed units so that you will be properly reimbursed and so that our records will show completion. Any problems encountered with the recall should be reported to your supervising Ford location or this office.