Interior - Seat Head Rest Raises While Driving
TSB 06-8-605/01/06
SEAT HEADREST RAISES WHILE DRIVING
FORD:
2005-2006 Five Hundred, Freestyle
MERCURY:
2005-2006 Montego
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Freestyle/Five Hundred/Montego vehicles built through 12/14/2005 may exhibit a condition where the front seat headrests may raise by themselves while driving. This may be due to a miss-positioned seat cover trim wire, allowing the headrest supports to become preloaded against the trim wire when inserted fully.
ACTION
Use the following Service Procedure to reposition the trim wire so it properly clears the headrest supports.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Position the front seat backrest cover to gain access to the headrest tubes and wire frame lumbar support by following directions in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-10.
NOTE
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE HOG RINGS, OR COMPLETELY REMOVE THE FRONT SEAT BACKREST COVER TO ACCESS THE SEAT COVER TRIM WIRE.
2. Reposition the seat cover trim wire. From back of seat, place duon tube above lumbar hooks. Figures 1 and 2.
3. Reinstall seat cover following direction in WSM, Section 501-10.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
060806A 2005-2006 Five Hundred, 0.3 Hrs.
Freestyle And Montego:
Reposition Seat Cover
Trim Wire (One Front Seat
- Without Side Airbags)
(Do Not Use With 64416A)
060806B 2005-2006 Five Hundred, 0.5 Hrs.
Freestyle and Montego:
Reposition Seat Cover
Trim Wire (Both Front
Seats - Without Side
Airbags) (Do Not Use With
64416A)
060806C 2005-2006 Five Hundred, 0.6 Hrs.
Freestyle and Montego:
Reposition Seat Cover
Trim Wire (One Front Seat
- With Side Airbags) (Do
Not Use With 64416A,
64416AZQ)
060806D 2005-2006 Five Hundred, 0.7 Hrs.
Freestyle and Montego:
Reposition Seat Cover
Trim Wire (Both Front
Seats - With Side Airbags)
(Do Not Use With 64416A,
64416AZQ)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7465501 12
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