Hood - Proper Release Assist Spring Retention
86ford21 Article No. 86-6-3HOOD - RELEASE ASSIST SPRING
- PROPER RETENTION
FORD 1986 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986 SABLE
Loose and/or missing hood release assist springs may be caused by the spring rubber bumper sticking to the painted surface of the radiator support. This sticking causes the spring to pull out of the retaining tabs. To correct this condition, properly install the hood release assist spring to the hood (3) retaining tabs. (Reference Shop Manual, page 44-08-02). Then, lube the assist spring rubber bumper with a daub of silicone grease (C0AZ-19553-A) to prevent future sticking.
Figure 2:
1. Install hood release assist spring to the hood assembly. See Figure 2.
2. Lube assist spring rubber bumper (use silicone grease C0AZ-19553-A). See Figure 2.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP16449A86
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 16C644 - Code: 41