Fuel Door Control Handle - Loose/Falls Off

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HANDLE - LOOSE - FUEL FILLER AND/OR Article No.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT REMOTE CONTROL 87-16-1


FORD: 1986-87 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-87 SABLE


ISSUE: Fuel filler and/or luggage compartment remote control handles that come loose or fall off may be caused by poor retention quality.

ACTION: To correct this, apply an adhesive to the existing handle. If the existing handle is damaged, install a new handle using adhesive. Refer to the following service procedure.

NOTE: Refer to the Handle Application Chart on this page for the correct service part.

1. Remove loose latch handle from metal levers located on left side of driver's seat near the floor.

2. If latch handle is damaged, throw away old handle and obtain a new handle.

Figure 1:

3. Sparingly apply Loctite's "Black Max" (Loctite 380) adhesive into the mounting slot, Figure 1.

Figure 2:

4. Install latch handle to lever by tapping with a small hammer, Figure 2. Make sure latch handle is fully seated.

5. Let dry for approximately 24 hours.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E6DZ-5446318-A Remote Control Handle B
E6DZ-5446318-B Remote Control Handle B
E6DZ-54405C04-A Remote Control Handle A
E6DZ-54405C04-B Remote Control Handle BM
E7DZ-5446318-A Remote Control Handle C
E7DZ-54405C04-A Remote Control Handle C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP871601A
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7046318
Code: 33

HANDLE APPLICATION CHART

Service Description Application
Part Number

E6DZ-54405C04-A Handle - Fuel Filler 1986
Door Remote/Control Taurus/Sable
Latch Sedans

E7DZ-54405C04-A Handle - Fuel Filler 1987
Door Remote/Control Taurus/Sable
Latch Sedans

E6DZ-54405C04-B Handle - Fuel Filler 1986-87
Door Remote/Control Taurus/Sable
Latch Station Wagon

E6DZ-5446318-B Handle - Luggage 1986
Compartment Door Taurus/Sable
Remote/Control Latch Sedans

E7DZ-5446318-A Handle - Luggage 1987
Compartment Door Taurus/Sable
Remote/Control Latch Sedans

E6DZ-5446318-A Handle - Luggage 1986-87
Compartment Door Taurus/Sable
Remote/Control Latch Station Wagon