Bodyside Mouldings - Adhesive Discoloring

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TRIM - EXTERIOR - ADHESIVE BACKED BODYSIDE MOULDINGS DISCOLOR - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/01/88

Article No. 88-23-1

FORD: 1988 MUSTANG

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988 COUGAR, CONTINENTAL

ISSUE: Discolored white adhesive backed bodyside mouldings that turn to a "yellowish" cast may be caused by the type of material used to manufacture the mouldings.

ACTION: Install all new mouldings made from a new improved type of material that resists discoloration. Refer to the following moulding application chart for the correct service part numbers. Use the following procedure for removal and installation service instructions.

1. Completely clean the sheet metal surface area around the moulding or nameplate with isopropyl alcohol and a clean soft cloth.

FIGURE 1:

2. Before removing the moulding or nameplate, mark its location on top and at each end using masking tape, Figure 1.

NOTE: DO NOT HEAT THE MOULDING, NAMEPLATE OR SHEET METAL. THIS WILL INCREASE ADHESION MAKING IT HARD TO REMOVE. COLD TEMPERATURES OF ZERO AND BELOW ALLOW EASIER REMOVAL.

3. When removing mouldings, use a nylon wedge. Position the nylon wedge between the moulding and sheet metal and pull the moulding away with steady tension. Remove and replace one (1) moulding at a time.

4. Once a few inches of the moulding are free, grip it with both hands and pull it slowly toward the front of vehicle. Be careful not to damage paint or sheet metal.

5. All of the adhesive tape will not come off with the moulding. White or gray acrylic tape can be removed by gently stretching it. Grip tape at one end, lifting and pulling away slowly about 1/2" at a time. Small pieces can be removed by rolling with your thumb across the sheet metal surface.

6. When all tape is removed, wipe area with isopropyl alcohol and a clean soft cloth. Make sure that all tape residue and road dirt is removed.

7. If paint surface is damaged during moulding or nameplate removal, repair as required.

8. Apply the new moulding by pulling back adhesive tape protective cover about 3 to 4" at the front edge of the moulding. Do not touch or contaminate tape surface.

9. Align moulding with the masking tape applied in Step 2 and gently press, removing protective cover as you proceed forward. Be sure moulding is lined up correctly; once tape sticks, moulding cannot be removed. Mouldings or nameplates should not be installed on vehicles unless sheet metal surface temperature exceeds 80 degrees F (27 degrees C) and moulding is at 70 degrees F (21 degrees C) minimum.

10. Remove masking tape, wipe area under masking tape with isopropyl alcohol to remove residue.

11. Press moulding or nameplate on with hand roller applying a minimum of 20 psi pressure to make sure of proper adhesion.

MOULDING APPLICATION CHART
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NUMBER

Continental Front Fender - R.H. E8OY-16036-BW
Front Fender - L.H. E8OY-16037-BW
Front Door - R.H. E8OY-5420878-BW
Front Door - L.H. E8OY-5420879-BW
Rear Door - R.H. E8OY-5425556-BW
Rear Door - L.H. E8OY-5425557-BW
Quarter Panel - R.H. E8OY-5429076-BW
Quarter Panel - L.H. E8OY-5429077-BW
Mustang Door - R.H. E9ZZ-6120938-A7W
Door - L.H. E9ZZ-6120939-A7W
Cougar Front Fender - R.H. E8WY-16004-BW
Front Fender - L.H. E8WY-16003-BW
Door - R.H. E8WY-6620938-BW
Door - L.H. E8WY-6620939-BW
Quarter Panel - R.H. E8WY-6629076-BW
Quarter Panel - L.H. E8WY-6629077-BW

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8OY-16036-BW Moulding C
E8OY-16037-BW Moulding C
E8OY-5420878-BW Moulding C
E8OY-5420879-BW Moulding C
E8OY-5425556-BW Moulding C
E8OY-5425557-BW Moulding C
E8OY-5429076-BW Moulding C
E8OY-5429077-BW Moulding C
E9ZZ-6120938-A7W Moulding C
E9ZZ-6120939-A7W Moulding C
E8WY-16004-BW Moulding C
E8WY-16003-BW Moulding C
E8WY-6620938-BW Moulding C
E8WY-6620939-BW Moulding C
E8WY-6629076-BW Moulding C
E8WY-6629077-BW Moulding C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 88-10-4
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 882301A - Replace All Mouldings
TIME: 2.5 Hrs. - Continental
1.6 Hrs. - Mustang
2.2 Hrs. - Cougar
Refer to the Service Labor Time Standards Manual for reimbursement allowances to correct paint damage if required.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 16CO68
Condition Code: 81
OASIS CODES: 1050, 1052