Body - Roof Ditch Moulding Loose/Noisy
TSB 07-6-1204/02/07
ROOF DITCH MOLDING LOOSE OR NOISY
FORD:
2005-2007 Five Hundred
MERCURY:
2005-2007 Montego
This article supersedes TSB 05-20-10 to update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE
Some 2005-2007 Five Hundred and Montego vehicles may have a roof ditch molding that fits loosely causing an appearance or noise concern. Properly attached moldings will have some movement, but will remain securely attached to the roof retaining hooks.
ACTION
Remove roof ditch molding and adjust roof ditch molding retaining hooks. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the roof ditch molding by pushing down on the outboard half of the molding while pulling up on the inboard half (Figure 1).
2. Inspect the roof ditch hooks (five (5) per side) for proper orientation (Figure 2).
3. Adjust the hooks (if necessary) using standard hand tools so the hooks are positioned at a right angle (Figure 3).
4. Reattach the moldings by properly aligning the ends at the front and rear of the roof and snapping them back in place over each roof ditch hook.
NOTE
ENSURE THAT WINDSHIELD MOLDING SITS OVER THE ROOF DITCH (FIGURE 4)
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
070612A Inspect And Adjust Two (2) 0.2 Hr.
Roof Ditch Molding Hooks
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5451728 01
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