Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
Sunroof / Moonroof Drain: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Water Leak In The Headliner/Dome Lamp Area
TSB 07-20-6
10/15/07
WATER LEAK IN HEADLINER/DOME LAMP AREA -
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF OPENING PANEL
AND SAFETY CANOPY AIR BAG SYSTEMS - BUILT
BEFORE 3/27/2007
FORD:
2006-2007 Explorer
MERCURY:
2006-2007 Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 06-21-17 to update the Part List and Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2006-2007 Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles built prior to 3/27/2007 and equipped with factory installed roof opening panel and safety canopy
air bag system may have water leaking in the headliner dome lamp area.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
The procedure will reroute roof opening panel drain hoses to provide downward slope for improved drainage.
1.
Remove headliner following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05.
2.
Remove rear portion of drain hose from clip and remove retaining clip.
NOTE
IF A HOLE HAS BEEN DRILLED IN THE LOWER REAR CORNER OF THE RECTANGLE BRACKET (FIGURE 1) GO TO STEP 5. IF THE
VEHICLE WAS BUILD AFTER 8/14/2006 DRILLING A 1/4" HOLE IS NOT REQUIRED.
3.
Drill a 1/4" (6.7 mm) hole, 3/4" (20 mm) rearward from the lower rear corner of the rectangle. (Figure 1)
CAUTION
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO OUTER SKIN SHEET METAL USE A DRILL STOP AND DO NOT ALLOW THE DRILL BIT TO STRIKE
OUTER PANEL AS IT PASSES THROUGH THE INNER PANEL.
