Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Roof Rack Frame: Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Roof Rack Side Rail Cover Installation Procedure
Article No.
03-20-13
10/13/03
BODY - ROOF RACK SIDE RAIL COVER -
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FORD:
2004 FREESTAR
MERCURY:
2004 MONTEREY
ISSUE
2004 Freestar/Monterey Roof Rack Side Rail Covers are not installed at the assembly plant. The covers are shipped in a box inside the vehicle, and need
to be installed before delivering the vehicle to the customer.
ACTION
Install the roof rack side rail covers per the Service Procedure below, and per (Figure 1) of this TSB.
NOTE
TIME FOR INSTALLING THE ROOF RACK SIDE RAIL COVERS IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN REIMBURSED LABOR TIME FOR PDI.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
BE SURE TO ALIGN THE BOSSES ON BACK/INSIDE OF THE COVERS WITH THE MATING RETAINING HOLES IN THE ROOF RACK
SIDE RAIL SUPPORTS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BOSSES.
1.
Select the cover for the correct side and align the cover to the mating support. The covers are marked on the back with RH or LH for Right Hand
and Left Hand sides.
2.
Snap the cover in place horizontally until cover is flush to side rail.