Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
Headliner: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Headliner Sags at Rear Quarter Glass
Article No.
03-25-3
12/22/03
BODY - HEADLINER - SAG/LOOSE AT REAR QUARTER GLASS
FORD:
2001-2004 ESCAPE
This article supersedes TSB 01-23-7 to update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a headliner sag/loose condition at rear quarter glass area near C/D pillar.
ACTION
Verify condition. Inspect headliner for amount of sag and overall condition. Repair or replace headliner.
Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE HEADLINER, PLEASE READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IN ITS ENTIRETY. REMEMBER
TO INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE TUBING SLEEVE ONTO THE DRILL BIT TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ROOF. DO NOT DRILL
THE HOLES UNTIL STEP 12.
Prior to repair, inspect the vehicle for the following conditions to determine if the headliner should be replaced:
1.
If the headliner sags in excess of 30 mm (1.180 inch) below quarter window black-out paint, the headliner must be replaced (refer to Workshop
Manual Section 501). Do not attempt repair.
2.
Inspect for delamination of headliner cloth to substrate. If cloth has come loose the headliner must be replaced (refer to Workshop Manual Section
501). Do not attempt repair.
If headliner does not meet the above replacement criteria, the headliner can be repaired. Continue with procedure.
To repair the headliner, use the Headliner Retainer Installation Kit.
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For Parchment interior, use part number 2L8Z-78519D80-AAA
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For Graphite interior, use part number 2L8Z-78519D80-AAB
HEADLINER REPAIR PROCEDURE