Aviator AWD V8-4.6L DOHC VIN H (2003)
DVD Player: All Technical Service Bulletins
Entertainment System - Rear Seat DVD Player Rattling
TSB 04-24-1
12/13/04
RATTLE OR VIBRATION FROM REAR SEAT
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DVD PLAYER - DEALER
INSTALLED UNIT
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 dealer installed DVD entertainment system, may
exhibit a rattle/vibration from the rear seat entertainment system DVD player while driving over rough surfaces.
ACTION
Install a reinforcement bracket kit. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
EYE AND HAND PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED 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 the four (4) center screws (flip DVD screen down for access), one (1) screw front center of DVD
player, and unplug the electrical connectors.
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 two (2) screws at rear and then slide
the bracket rearward to disengage the three (3) tabs at the front.