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| TSB 15-0177 | MUSTY ODOR FROM A/C VENT ON INITIAL START UP – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/24/2014 |
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This article supersedes TSB 14-0099 to update the Part List, Service Procedure and Service Labor Time Standards.
ISSUE:
Some 2013-2014 Fusion and MKZ vehicles built on or before 2/24/2014 may exhibit a musty or organic-type odor from the front vents when air conditioning (A/C) is activated.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Replace the Climate Control Housing which includes a revised evaporator core coating. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00.
- Transfer the components from the old housing to the new housing as needed.
| EG9Z-19B555-C | Climate Control Housing – Manual Air Conditioning |
| EG9Z-19B555-D | Climate Control Housing – Dual Zone Auto Temp Control |
| W714878-S439 | Bolt – Steering Column Shaft-To-Steering Column |
| W716505-S422 | Bolt – Steering Column (1 Pkg) |
| W715667-S439 | Clip – A-Pillar 2-Stage (1 Pkg) |
| OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 150177A | 2013-2014 Fusion: Replace The Climate Control Housing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 6.4 Hrs. |
| 150177A | 2013-2014 Fusion Hybrid: Replace The Climate Control Housing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 6.8 Hrs. |
| 150177A | 2013-2014 Fusion Hybrid Plug In: Replace The Climate Control Housing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 7.0 Hrs. |
| 150177A | 2013-2014 MKZ: Replace The Climate Control Housing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 7.4 Hrs. |
| 150177A | 2013-2014 MKZ Hybrid: Replace The Climate Control Housing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 7.8 Hrs. |
WARRANTY STATUS
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
DEALER CODING
| BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
| 19B555 | 42 |