Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L HSC (VIN X) (1989)
Air Dam: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Overheating
AIR DEFLECTOR-LOOSE OR MISSING
ENGINE-OVERHEATING-MISSING OR LOOSE AIR DEFLECTOR
Article No. 89-15-1
Figure 1
FORD:
1988-89 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-89 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
Engine overheating may be caused by a missing or loose lower air deflector.
ACTION:
Secure the loose air deflector or install a new air deflector. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1.
Check lower deflector area to see if deflector is loose or missing, Figure 1.
2.
Remove the existing plastic retainers from the attaching holes and throw them away.
3.
Determine if existing deflector can be reused or if a new one (8349) is required.
4.
Position the air deflector on the vehicle.
5.
Install new metal 1/4" rivets, Figure 1.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
382707-S36
Rivet 1/4", - 5 Required
S
E63Z-8349-A
Air Deflector (Before 3-88)
RM
E93Z-8349-A
Air Deflector (After 3-88)
B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
891501A
Secure or Replace Air
0.4 Hr.
Deflector
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE