A-Pillar Trim Panel Out of Position Near the Headliner – 2014-2016 Ford Fusion

	A-PILLAR TRIM OUT OF POSITION NEAR THE HEADLINER – FLAT ROCK ASSEMBLY PLANT – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 26-AUG-2016
Publication Date: September 1, 2016

 

FORD:

2014-2016 Fusion

 

ISSUE:

Some 2014-2016 Fusion vehicles built at the Flat Rock assembly plant and built on or before 26-Aug-2016 may exhibit an A-pillar trim panel out of position near the headliner at one or both front doors.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Does the vehicle exhibit an A-pillar trim panel out of position near the headliner? (Figure 1)
   

   

   
   Figure 1
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
   2. No – this article does not apply.
2. Check the vehicle identification number (VIN). Does the first digit of the VIN start with the number 1? Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-01.
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 3.
   2. No – the vehicle was not built at the Flat Rock assembly plant. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05 for normal diagnosis.
3. Remove the lower interior B-pillar trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
4. Remove and discard the upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
5. Remove the assist handle retainer covers and the retainers and remove the assist handle.
6. Remove the sun visor and sun visor clip. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
7. Remove and discard the upper A-pillar trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
8. Position the headliner down so the forward foam block/stuffer can be accessed. (Figure 2)

Figure 2

 

9. From the outside edge of the foam, measure and mark 17 mm (21/32″). (Figure 2)
10. Using a hacksaw blade or equivalent, cut and remove 17 mm (21/32″) from the outside edge of the foam. (Figure 3)

Figure 3

 

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

W715667-S439	Trim Clip (Package 4)
DS7Z-5403599-FB	A-pillar Trim – Driver Side – Earth Gray
DS7Z-5403598-FB	A-pillar Trim – Passenger Side – Earth Gray
DS7Z-5424356-AD	B-pillar Trim- Driver Side – Earth Gray
DS7Z-5424357-AD	B-pillar Trim – Passenger Side – Earth Gray
DS7Z-5424357-AC	B-pillar Trim – Driver Side – Dune
DS7Z-5424356-AC	B-pillar Trim – Passenger Side – Dune
DS7Z-5403599-AE	A-pillar Trim – Driver Side – Dune
DS7Z-5403598-AE	A-pillar Trim – Passenger Side – Dune

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
160112A	2014-2016 Fusion: Measure And Cut The Foam Block/Stuffer At One (1) Front Door Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.6 Hr.
160112B	2014-2016 Fusion: Measure And Cut The Foam Block/Stuffer At Both (2) Front Doors Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	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
5403598	07