Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
Steering Wheel: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering/Interior - Steering Wheel Leather Wrap Loose
TSB 09-24-6
12/14/09
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL - LEATHER COMING LOOSE
FORD:
2008-2010 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2008-2010 Focus vehicles equipped with leather-wrapped steering wheels may exhibit the leather coming loose from the spoke area
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
IF RE-ADHERING LEATHER TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL ONLY, OMIT STEPS 1 AND 6. STEERING WHEEL/AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL IS NECESSARY ONLY WHEN REPAIRING LOOSE LEATHER ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE STEERING
WHEEL.
CAUTION
AVOID SKIN CONTACT WITH MOTORCRAFT(R) INSTANT GEL ADHESIVE.
1. If necessary to repair the backside of steering wheel, remove the steering wheel. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Sections 211-04 and 501-20B.
2. Fold loose leather out of the way.
3. Apply Motorcraft(R) Instant Gel Adhesive evenly over the wheel spoke.
4. Fold the leather back into its original position.
5. Smooth the leather, tuck in for neat appearance, and apply pressure until the leather is bonded to the wheel spoke (apply pressure for at least 30
seconds).
NOTE
THE ADHESIVE SHOULD BE COMPLETELY SET AFTER 5 MINUTES. DO NOT PULL ON THE REPAIR AREA.
6. Install steering wheel. Refer to WSM, Sections 211-04 and 501-20B.
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
092406A
2008-2010 Focus:
0.2 Hr.
Re-Adhere Leather To The
Front Side Of The Steering
Wheel (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
092406B
2008-2010 Focus:
0.7 Hr.
Re-Adhere Leather To The
Rear Side Of The Steering
Wheel, Includes Time To
Remove And Install
Steering Wheel (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
