Tempo V6-182 3.0L (1993)
Cowl: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instrument Panel/Windshield - Squeaks/Grunts
Article No.
93-8-3
April 14, 1993
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SHEET METAL - COWL TOP - "SQUEAK", "RUBBING SOUND", "GRUNT" NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/1/93
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NOISE - "SQUEAK", "RUBBING SOUND", "GRUNT" - COWL TOP SHEET METAL - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/1/93
FORD: 1992-93 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1992-93 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
Noises such as "squeaks", "rubbing sounds" or "grunts" that appear to be coming from the instrument panel or lower windshield may actually be coming
from the cowl top panel weld flanges rubbing against the front apron and side member assembly. The noises may come from the right or left side or both
sides when turning, accelerating or decelerating.
ACTION:
Eliminate the weld flange rubbing by using the following service procedure.
1.
With an assistant, drive the car and determine if the noise is coming from one side or the other or both sides.
2.
Disconnect the headlamp wiring and center park lamp wiring on Topaz.
3.
Remove the grille on Tempo. Remove the center park lamp on Topaz.
4.
Remove the front bumper, park lamps, grille opening reinforcement (with headlamps installed) and the necessary fender, splash shield and
insulator.
5.
Move the wiring to the side to expose the weld flange behind the right hand and/or left hand shock tower, Figure 1.
a.
Insert a screwdriver as shown in Figure 1.
b.
Pry the flange up to create a slight gap to the sheet metal below it.
