Front Seat Center Armrest - Loose/Wobbles
Article No.94-24-10
11/28/94
FRONT SEAT CENTER ARMREST - LOOSE AND WOBBLES - VEHICLES WITH BUCKET SEATS AND FLOOR CONSOLE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1989-90 BRONCO II
1989-94 RANGER
1991-94 EXPLORER
ISSUE:
The front seat center console may become loose and wobble from side to side. This may be caused by the console armrest mounting bracket becoming loose and/or weak under extreme load conditions.
ACTION:
Replace the center armrest console bracket with a new, more robust center armrest console bracket. Refer to the following for service details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1. Verify the concern.
NOTE:
ALSO INSPECT THE ARMREST MOUNTING BRACKET WHICH RETAINS THE ARMREST TO THE CONSOLE. IF THE ARMREST BRACKET IS CONSTRUCTED OF PLASTIC, REFER TO TSB 93-23-19 FOR MORE DETAILS.
2. Remove the floor console assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Section 01-12 of the appropriate Service Manual and Figure 1 for removal procedures.
3. Remove the four (4) nuts retaining the old console armrest mounting bracket to the floor pan. Save the nuts and discard the bracket. Refer to Figure 2.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
BEFORE PROCEEDING, THE WELD STUDS MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE (BENT, STRIPPED, SHEARED). IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST, THE WELD STUD(S) MUST BE REPLACED. REFER TO THE REPLACEMENT OF WELD STUD(S) SERVICE PROCEDURE LOCATED IN THIS ARTICLE BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW BRACKET.
1. Position the armrest mounting bracket onto the weld studs and tighten nuts to 7-11 N-m (5-8 lb.ft.). Refer to Figure 2.
2. Install the floor console assembly into the vehicle. Refer to Section 01-12 of the appropriate Service Manual and Figure 1 for installation procedures.
3. Verify proper function of the armrest.
4. Following the instructions and precautions on the can, apply SuperSeal (F3AZ-19515-SA) to the affected area to ensure a proper seal.
REPLACEMENT OF WELD STUD(S)
1. Use a grinding wheel or equivalent tool to remove damaged weld stud(s) from floor pan.
2. Use a punch and hammer to center punch location of damaged weld stud(s).
3. Drill 1/4 inch diameter hole(s) at center punch mark(s).
4. Insert repair bolt(s) (N606676-S36) and washer(s) through hole(s) and new console bracket from underside of vehicle.
5. Install repair nut(s) (N621905-S2) and torque to 9-11 N-m (6-8 lb.ft.).
6. Refer to the Installation Procedure in this TSB to complete the installation procedure.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 93-23-19
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-94 Models And Basic Warranty Coverage For All Other Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
942410A Replace Armrest Bracket 0.6 Hr.
942410B Additional Time To Replace 0.2 Hr.
One Damaged Weld Stud
942410C Additional Time To Replace 0.3 Hr.
Two Or Three Damaged
Weld Studs
942410D Additional Time To Replace 0.4 Hr.
All Four Damaged Studs
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7045C52 01
OASIS CODES: 101000, 107000