Passive Restraint System - Chattering Noise

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^ PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED) - NOISY - INADEQUATE LUBRICATION

^ NOISE - "CHATTERING" - FROM MOTORIZED PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Article No. 90-26-1
FORD: 1987-90 ESCORT 1988 and after TEMPO 1989 and after THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 LYNX

1988 and after TOPAZ 1989 and after COUGAR

Figure 1:

Figure 2:

ISSUE: A "chattering" noise may come from the passive restraint shoulder strap carrier as it travels through the "B" pillar area. This is caused by inadequate lubrication of the upper inside slide surfaces of the carrier's track.

ACTION: Apply about 0.25 oz. of lithium/teflon grease to the track assembly. This can be done without removing the "B" pillar's interior roof side mouldings or the "B" pillar finish mouldings. Refer to Figures 1 & 2 for service details.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E7FZ-19590-A Lithium/Teflon Grease B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
SUPERSEDES: 87-22-3
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Safety Restraint, Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
902601A Lubricate Track 0.2 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
70610D44 51
OASIS CODES: 702000, 104000