Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L CFI (1987)
Hood Support Rod: Customer Interest
Hood Prop Rod - Rattling Noise
HOOD - "RATTLING" NOISE FROM PROP ROD
NOISE - "RATTLE" FROM HOOD PROP ROD
Article No. 88-8-2
FORD:
1987-88 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
A "rattling" noise from the hood area when driving on rough roads may be caused by the hood prop rod. The prop rod retainer may allow
the rod to come loose and rattle against the radiator support and hood assembly.
ACTION:
To correct this, install a new design prop rod retainer with improved retention qualities. Refer to the following service procedure for
installation instructions.
1.
Open and support the hood.
2.
Disconnect the hood prop rod from the retainer.
3.
Remove and throw away the existing hood prop rod retainer.
4.
Install a new hood prop rod retainer, (E83Z-16828-A).
5.
Connect the hood prop rod to the new retainer.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E83Z-16828-A
Hood Prop Rod Retainer
B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 880802A
TIME:
0.3 Hr.
DLR. CODING:
Basic Part No. 16B730
Condition Code: 01