Luggage Compartment Lid Lower Moulding Warping Upward at the Center in Direct Sun Light – 2013 Lincoln MKZ

TSB 13-12-19	LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID LOWER MOULDING WARPING UPWARD AT THE CENTER IN DIRECT SUN LIGHT
Publication Date: December 10, 2013

 

LINCOLN:

2013 MKZ

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles may exhibit a concern of the luggage compartment lid lower moulding warping upward at the center. This condition may only be present after the vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the luggage compartment lid lower moulding. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-08.
2. Replace any damaged retaining clips.
   1. If any clip towers are broken or encapsulated studs have spun in the housing, the moulding must be replaced before proceeding to Step 3.
3. Remove high mount stop lamp bracket. Refer to WSM, Section 417-01.
4. Lightly scuff the top side of the high mount stop lamp bracket and underside of the luggage compartment lid lower moulding using a 3M Scotch Brite pad or equivalent.
5. Clean both surfaces using isopropol alcohol.
6. Apply 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter or equivalent to both surfaces. Allow 90 seconds of drying time before proceeding to the next step.
7. Apply 152 mm (6″) of 3M Automotive Acrylic Plus Premium Attachment Tape or equivalent to the moulding and leave adhesive backer installed. (Figure 1)
   
   
   
   1. Firmly press tape into position.
   
   
   
   

   
   
   Figure 1 – 13-12-19

8. Install high mount stop lamp bracket. Refer to WSM, Section 417-01.
9. Remove tape backer and firmly press two components together to fully seat the adhesive.
10. Install the Luggage Compartment Lid Lower Moulding. Refer to WSM, Section 501-08.

 

Obtain Parts Locally

Part Number	Part Description
06388	3M Automotive Acrylic Plus Premium Attachment Tape, 1/2 inch x 20 yards, 45 mil
06396	3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter, Sponge Applicator Packets, 2.5 mL per packet
64935	3M Scotch-Brite 7448 PRO Hand Pads, Ultra-Fine grade, 6 in x 9 in
	Isopropol Alcohol

 

DP5Z-54402A30-AA	Moulding W/Camera
DP5Z-54402A30-BA	Moulding
W716503-S300	Pin

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
131219A	2013 MKZ: Secure The Luggage Compartment Lid Lower Moulding Following The Service Procedure Can Be Claimed With Operation B (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations Outside Of This Article)	1.1 Hrs.
131219B	Additional Time To Paint Luggage Compartment Lid Lower Moulding When Replacement Is Necessary Can Be Claimed With Operation A (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations Outside Of This Article)	1.0 Hr.

 

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
54402A30	34