Body - Front Door Cladding Rubs On Front Fender

TSB 06-14-18

07/24/06

LOWER DOOR CLADDING RUBBING ON FRONT FENDER

LINCOLN:
2003-2006 Navigator

ISSUE
Some 2003-2006 Navigators may have a concern with paint rub through on the lower door cladding as it contacts the front fender during door operation. This can be a result of the door to fender margin being out of specification. The fender to door margin needs to be 4.5 mm +/- 1.0 mm with the door being flush I under flush to the fender. The replacement of the door cladding will not resolve this issue.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

If the door margins are not within margin specification of 4.5 mm +/- 1.0 mm with the door being flush I under flush to the fender, adjust the fender using the following procedure. This margin is important to prevent paint rub through on the door cladding. If the door margin is within specification, do not continue with this TSB.

1. Position power running boards outward if equipped.

2. Position aside wheel apron and remove inner door jamb shield.








3. Loosen attaching bolts located at the bottom of the fender (Figures 1 and 2).





4. Loosen the two (2) inner fender bolts inside the door jamb area accessible from behind the inner splash shield (Figure 3), this will allow the lower part of the fender to move.

5. Align the door to fender fit flush I under flush to the fender, while also maintaining the margin specification of 4.5 mm +/- 1.0 mm.

6. Tighten fender bolts to 9 lb-ft (12 N.m) reinstall and position back shields.

7. Position back running boards if equipped.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

061418A 2003-2006 Navigator: 0.4 Hr.
Follow Service Procedure
To Align Fender One Side

061418B 2003-2006 Navigator: 0.7 Hr.
Follow Service Procedure
To Align Fender Both
Sides

061418C 2003-2006 Navigator: Paint 1.6 Hrs.
Front Door Lower Cladding
And For One Side Of The
Vehicle (May Be Claimed
With Operation A) (Do Not
Use With P88, P101,
P581)

061418D 2003-2006 Navigator: Paint 2.6 Hrs.
Front Door Lower Cladding
For Both Sides Of The
Vehicle (May Be Claimed
With Operation B) (Do Not
Use With P88, P101,
P581)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
16E013 07





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