Instrument Finish Panel - Loose

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Article No. 90-12-2

INSTRUMENT PANEL - LOOSE RIGHT HAND UPPER FINISH PANEL

FORD: 1989 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 COUGAR

ISSUE: The right hand upper finish panel may become loose. This occurs because the clips holding the finish panel are not strong enough to keep it in position.

ACTION: Install new stronger clips to properly secure the right hand upper finish panel. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. Pull the finish panel away from the instrument panel to disengage the three (3) retaining clips. Refer to the 1989 Thunderbird/Cougar Shop Manual, Page 45-61-6 for details.

2. Remove the clips from the finish panel by...

a. Grasping each one at the base with a pair of standard pliers

b. Unthreading it by turning it counter-clockwise.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE CLIPS. MAKE SURE THE PLASTIC STUDS DO NOT TWIST OFF.

3. Finger start each of the new clips. Using pliers, carefully tighten the clips.

4. Install the finish panel on the instrument panel.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

N806031-S32B Clip S

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
901202A Install New Clips 0.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
70044D70 57
OASIS CODES: 1051, 1050