Dash Pad - Replacement Procedure
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Article No. 91-16-2
08/07/91
INSTRUMENT PANEL - DASH PAD - REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/17/88
MERKUR: 1985-88 XR4TI
ISSUE: When replacing a dash pad on an XR4Ti built before August 17, 1988, it will be necessary to install longer "A" pillar trim panels to accommodate the replacement dash pad.
ACTION: If dash pad replacement is required, refer to the following service procedure for installation details. Refer to the following Dash Pad And "A" Pillar Trim Chart for correct parts usage.
1. Install the new dash panel. Refer to the 1985/88 XR4Ti Shop Manual, Section 45-61, for details.
Figure 1:
2. Place the new "A" pillar trim panel in position. Use the witness marks in the headliner to position the new "A" pillar trim panel.
3. Mark the new location for the top "A" pillar screw hole with a pencil, Figure 1.
4. Center punch and drill a 1/8" (3.175 mm) hole in the "A" pillar sheet metal.
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN THE DRILL BIT INSIDE THE "A" PILLAR. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE THE WIRING.
Figure 2:
5. Obtain a 4" piece of vacuum hose from bulk stock.
a. Split the vacuum hose from one end to the other.
b. Install the vacuum hose over the bottom edge of the "A" pillar trim panel, Figure 2. This will prevent "A" pillar to dash pad squeaks.
6. Place the new "A" pillar trim panel in position and install both "A" pillar trim panel retaining screws.
DASH PAD AND "A" PILLAR TRIM CHART
MODEL YEARS COLOR PART NUMBER TRIM MOULDINGS
1986-87 All Steel Gray E7RY-6104320-AA New "A" pillar trim
(Kit) mldgs. included in kit
1985-87 All Blue E7RY-6104320-BB New "A" pillar trim
(Kit) mldgs, included in kit.
1988 Built Shadow Gray E9RY-6104320-A E9RY-6103698-A (RH)
Before 8/17/88
E9RY-6103599-A (LH)
1988 Built Mace or Spice E8RY-6104320-E E9RY-6103598-B (RH)
Before 8/17/88 Brown
E9RY-6103599-B (LH)
1988 Built Raven E8RY-6104320-F E9RY-6103598-C (RH)
Before 8/17/88
E9RY-6103599-C (LH)
1988-89 Built Shadow Gray E9RY-6104320-A None
After 8/17/88
1988-89 Built Mace or Spice E8RY-6104320-E None
After 8/ 17/88 Brown
1988-89 Built Raven E8RY-6104320-F None
After 8/17/88
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E7RY-6104320-AA "A" Pillar Trim Kit, Steel Gray B
E7RY-6104320-BB "A" Pillar Trim Kit, Blue C
E9RY-6104320-A "A" Pillar Trim, Shadow Gray C
E9RY-6103598-A "A" Pillar Trim Mldg., RH, C
Shadow Gray
E9RY-6103599-A "A" Pillar Trim Mldg., LH, C
Shadow Gray
E9RY-6103598-B "A" Pillar Trim Mldg., RH, Mace C
or Spice Brown
E9RY-6103599-B "A" Pillar Trim Mldg., LH, Mace C
or Spice Brown
E9RY-6103598-C "A" Pillar Trim Mldg., RH, C
Raven
E9RY-6103599-C "A" Pillar Trim Mldg., LH, Raven C
E8RY-6104320-E "A" Pillar Trim, Mace or Spice C
Brown
E8RY-6104320-F "A" Pillar Trim, Raven C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 107000