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All Technical Service Bulletins for License Plate Bracket: > < Body - Rear License Plate Housing Cracking
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b.

For the one (1) center slot (upper), enlarge equally around the centerline of the existing slot (Figure 3).

3.

Apply Motorcraft Sealer PM-12-A to the enlarged sheet metal slots.

4.

Install a new rear license housing.

5.

Secure the new rear license housing studs using five (5) M4 nuts. Torque to 16 lb-in (1.8 N.m).

Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

TIME

051207A

2004-2005

0.4 Hr.

Freestar/Monterey Replace
The Rear License Plate
Housing Following TSB
Service Procedure (Do Not
Use With 46404B,
46404B1, 46404B9)

051207B

2004-2005

1.3 Hrs.

Freestar/Monterey
Additional Time To Paint
Rear License Plate
Housing Includes Time For
Basic Paint Operation
P101 (Do Not Use With
P42, P42C, P42D)

DEALER CODING

CONDITION

BASIC PART NO.

CODE

17A385

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All Technical Service Bulletins for License Plate Bracket: > < Body - Rear License Plate Housing Cracking