Aviator 2WD V8-4.6L DOHC (2003)
DVD Player: Customer Interest
Entertainment System - Rear Seat DVD Player Rattles
TSB 04-17-3
09/06/04
RATTLE FROM REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM (RES) DVD PLAYER
FORD:
2003-2005 Explorer
LINCOLN:
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY:
2003-2005 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2003-2005 Explorer 4dr/Mountaineer and Aviator vehicles equipped with a moon roof and DVD entertainment system, may exhibit a rattle noise
from the rear seat entertainment system (RES) DVD player while driving over rough surfaces.
ACTION
To service, install a Reinforcement Bracket Kit. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
PARTS BLOCK
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
EYE AND HAND PROTECTION IS SUGGESTED WHEN PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
NOTE
BE SURE TO PROTECT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE DURING THIS PROCEDURE.
NOTE
THE RIVETS PROVIDED IN THE REINFORCEMENT KIT MUST BE USED. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE WITH DIFFERENT SIZES OR
STYLES AS THIS WILL RESULT IN INTERFERENCE WHEN OPERATING THE MOON ROOF SUNSHADE.
NOTE
KEEP THE SUNSHADE IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE TO AVOID DAMAGE.
1.
Close the moon roof slide sunshade (full forward position).
2.
Remove DVD unit from headliner by removing two (2) center screws (flip DVD screen down for access), one (1) screw LH side (open storage
door to access), and detaching three (3) clips (1-LH, 2-RH side). Unplug electrical connector. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 415-00.
3.
Remove headliner per Workshop Manual Section 501-01.
4.
Remove DVD mounting bracket from moon roof assembly by disengaging the DVD wire anchors. Remove the two (2) screws on each side, two
(2) screws at rear and then slide the bracket rearward to disengage the three (3) tabs at the front.