| 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
- Remove the luggage compartment lid lower moulding. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-08.
- Replace any damaged retaining clips.
- If any clip towers are broken or encapsulated studs have spun in the housing, the moulding must be replaced before proceeding to Step 3.
- Remove high mount stop lamp bracket. Refer to WSM, Section 417-01.
- 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.
- Clean both surfaces using isopropol alcohol.
- Apply 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter or equivalent to both surfaces. Allow 90 seconds of drying time before proceeding to the next step.
- Apply 152 mm (6″) of 3M Automotive Acrylic Plus Premium Attachment Tape or equivalent to the moulding and leave adhesive backer installed. (Figure 1)
- Firmly press tape into position.
Figure 1 – 13-12-19 - Install high mount stop lamp bracket. Refer to WSM, Section 417-01.
- Remove tape backer and firmly press two components together to fully seat the adhesive.
- Install the Luggage Compartment Lid Lower Moulding. Refer to WSM, Section 501-08.
Obtain Parts Locally
| Part Number | Part Description |
| 06388 No products found. | 3M Automotive Acrylic Plus Premium Attachment Tape, 1/2 inch x 20 yards, 45 mil |
06396
3M 06396 Automotive Adhesion Promoter
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64935
7448PRO SCOTCHBRITE (3M-64935)
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| Isopropol Alcohol |
| DP5Z-54402A30-AA | Moulding W/Camera |
| DP5Z-54402A30-BA | Moulding |
| W716503-S300
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| 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 |
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