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TSB 07-16-11

 

08/20/07

 

ROOF OPENING PANEL SQUEAK/RATTLE

 

FORD:

2007 Edge

 

LINCOLN:

2007 MKX

 

ISSUE

Some 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel may exhibit a rattle or squeak from the rear glass area. This may be caused by the delamination of the rear trim ring hook and loop (Velcro) adhesive. Inspect the rear trim ring and if loose, determine if the loop tape has delaminated from the plastic trim ring.

 

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

 

If delamination of the hook and loop has occurred, use the following procedure to correct the concern. If no delamination has occurred, follow normal Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 diagnostics.

 

1. Remove rear trim ring per WSM, Section 501-17.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Inspect all loop tape locations for delamination. (Figure 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Remove all delaminated loop tape from module. (Figure 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Clean trim ring attachment surface with a Isopropyl Alcohol or Rubbing Alcohol (IPA) wipe (Figure 3).

 

5. Allow surface to dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Apply Motorcraft® Instant Gel Adhesive to trim ring surface. (Figures 4 and 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply loop pad to trim ring. (Figure 6)

 

8. Allow adhesive to dry per Motorcraft® Instant Gel Adhesive recommendation.

 

9. Reinstall trim ring to vehicle per WSM, Section 501-17.

 

10. Clean roof opening panel glass with Motorcraft® Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner or equivalent.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parts Block

 

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

 

071611A 2007 Edge/MKX With Roof 0.4 Hr.

Opening Panel: Reapply

Loop And Pad To Trim

Ring, Includes Time To

Remove And Install Trim

Ring, Clean Glass

 

DEALER CODING

CONDITION

BASIC PART NO. CODE

7050036 24

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