TSB
99-8-15 |
- INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP
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| Publication Date: APRIL 26, 1999 |
FORD: | 1995-1997 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1995-1999 CONTOUR, CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG
1996-1999 ESCORT, TAURUS
1998-1999 ESCORT ZX2 |
LINCOLN-MERCURY: | 1993-1998 MARK VIII
1995-1997 COUGAR
1995-1999 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MYSTIQUE, TOWN CAR
1996-1999 SABLE, TRACER
1999 COUGAR |
LIGHT TRUCK: | 1993-1996 BRONCO
1993-1997 F SUPER DUTY, F-250 HD, F-350
1993-1999 F-150, F-250 LD
1995-1997 AEROSTAR
1995-1999 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, RANGER, VILLAGER, WINDSTAR
1997-1999 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998-1999 NAVIGATOR
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES |
ISSUE:
There has been an increase in the number of door trim panel replacements due to damage. This may be caused by a misconception of the type of fastener used to secure the door trim panel.
ACTION:
Review the appropriate model/year Service/Workshop Manual, Section 01-05/501-05 prior to removing the door trim panel. Use the Quick Reference Guide at the end of this article to determine the type of fastener used for the vehicle being worked on.
For a door trim panel with "molded hook" design, Figure 1 displays the correct direction of force applied during the door trim panel removal procedure. Refer to the Door Trim Panel Attachment Scheme Chart to identify vehicles with molded hook designs.
 | WARNING: | REMOVE ALL THE SCREWS AND TWO-STAGE PINS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE TRIM PANEL. |
| DOOR TRIM PANEL ATTACHMENT SCHEME |
| Model |
Model Year |
Attachment Scheme |
Service Tip |
| Aerostar |
1995-97 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Contour |
1995-99 |
Screws |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Escort |
1996-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Explorer |
1995-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Probe |
1995-97 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Taurus |
1996-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| ZX2 |
1998-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| F-Series |
1993-96 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| F-Series |
1997-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Crown Victoria |
1995-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Econoline |
1995-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Expedition |
1997-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Mustang |
1995-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Ranger |
1995-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Thunderbird |
1995-97 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Windstar |
1995-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Continental |
1995-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Mountaineer |
1997-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Mystique |
1995-99 |
Screws |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Sable |
1996-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Town Car |
1995-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Tracer |
1996-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Villager |
1995-99 |
Push pins and Screw |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Cougar |
1999 |
Screws |
PULL OUT from bottom |
| Cougar |
1995-97 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Grand Marquis |
1995-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Mark VIII |
1993-98 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
| Navigator |
1998-99 |
Molded hook and Screw |
LIFT from bottom |
Detailed instructions and illustration can be found in the appropriate model/year Service/Workshop Manual, Section 01-05/501-05. OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:Information Only
OASIS CODES:102000, 107000, 112000, 190000
Figure 1 - Article 99-8-15
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