Tracer L4-116 1.9L SOHC (1991)
Technical Service Bulletin # 00-18-7
Date: 000904
Door Latch - Switch Replacement Procedure Revised
Article No.
00-18-7
09/04/00
SEAT BELT - REVISED DOOR LATCH SWITCH
SERVICE PROCEDURE
FORD:
1991-1996 ESCORT
MERCURY:
1991-1996 TRACER
ISSUE
The door latches (right and left) contain a switch which is an input to the passive restraint system. Previous to this article, the entire latch needed to be
replaced to service a suspect switch. This article provides a new switch part number and procedure to install the switch.
ACTION
Install a new front door latch switch. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
Labor Time
DEALER CODING
OASIS CODES: 104000
Removal
1.
Install battery memory saver and disconnect the battery.
2.
On vehicles equipped with manual windows, remove the front window regulator handle.
3.
On vehicles equipped with power windows, remove and disconnect the window regulator switch housing from the armrest. See Service Manual,
Section 01-11.
4.
Remove the door trim panel. Follow instructions in Service Manual, Section 01-05.
