Monterey V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Steering Column Cover: Customer Interest
Interior - Under Column Access Door Warped/Broken
TSB 04-22-9
11/15/04
ACCESS DOOR WARPED OR BREAKING OFF FROM
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL
SHROUD
FORD:
2004-2005 Freestar
MERCURY:
2004-2005 Monterey
ISSUE
Some 2004-2005 Freestar/Monterey vehicles may exhibit the access door, located on the underside of the steering wheel shroud, being warped or
breaking off.
ACTION
Replace the access door. The access door can now be serviced separately, it is no longer necessary to replace the entire steering wheel shroud. Refer to
the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
IF THE ACCESS DOOR HAS BEEN BROKEN OFF PROCEED TO STEP 2.
1.
If the access door is being replaced due to warping, it must first be removed. Remove the door by repeatedly opening and closing the door. The
molded hinge area of the door will fatigue and the door will break off leaving a clean edge.
2.
Replace the access door with the correct color service part.
3.
The new door must be slid into place, and will be held in place with the tabs on each side of the door.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
042209A
Replace Access Door On
0.2 Hr.
The Steering Wheel
(Includes Time To Remove
The Old Door If
Necessary)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
3L518
01
