Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose: Technical Service Bulletins
Air Intake Tube - Contacting Hood Insulator
Article No.
98-23-4
11/23/98
HOOD - AIR INTAKE TUBE CONTACTING HOOD
INSULATOR CAUSING INSULATOR WEAR - 4.0L
SOHC ENGINES ONLY
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 EXPLORER
ISSUE
The air intake tube may be contacting the hood insulator resulting in excessive wear on the hood insulator. This may be caused by insufficient clearance
between the air intake tube and hood insulator.
ACTION
Replace the air intake tube. The new air intake tube will provide an additional clearance to reduce the possibility of contact. Also, replace the hood
insulator if required. Refer to Section 303-12 of the 1997 Explorer Workshop Manual for installation procedure.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F77Z-9B659-BD
Air Intake Tube
F6TZ-16738-AA
Hood Insulator
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
982304A
Replace Air Intake Tube
0.3 Hr.
982304B
Additional Time To
0.2 Hr.
Replace Hood Insulator
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
9B659
30
OASIS CODES: 499000