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Hybrid Systems - Wrench Lamp ON/DTC B1239 Set

TSB 07-25-12

12/24/07

WRENCH LIGHT ON-DTC B1239

FORD:
2005-2008 Escape Hybrid

MERCURY:
2006-2008 Mariner Hybrid

ISSUE
Some 2005-2008 Escape Hybrid and 2006-2008 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a wrench light on with DTC B1239. This may or may not be accompanied by driveability symptoms including reduced power.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the Traction Battery Auxiliary Mode Door Actuator.

1. Remove the left hand D-pillar trim panel. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05.

2. Remove the four (4) battery air[low duct screws, the one (1) pin-type retainer and remove the battery air[low duct assembly.

3. Remove the two (2) auxiliary climate control fresh air inlet duct nuts and remove the duct.

NOTE
THE D-PILLAR BRACKET WILL REMAIN IN PLACE.

4. Remove two (2) upper climate control housing bolts and two (2) lower climate control housing nuts.

5. Position the climate control housing to gain access to the auxiliary mode door actuator.

6. Disconnect the auxiliary mode door actuator electrical connector.

7. Remove the auxiliary air[low mode door actuator screws.

8. Remove and replace the auxiliary airflow mode door actuator. Inspect actuator for free movement from any obstructions including the wiring harness.

9. Install the auxiliary air[low mode door actuator screws. Tighten to 18 lb-in (2 N.m).

NOTE
THE AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL HOUSING MUST BE INSTALLED BEHIND THE LOWER PORTION OF THE D-PILLAR BRACKET. WHEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY, THE AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL HOUSING BOLT WILL GO THROUGH THE D-PILLAR BRACKET FIRST, THEN THROUGH THE HOUSING MOUNTING LOCATION.

10. Connect auxiliary mode door actuator electrical connector and position back the climate control housing.

11. Install two (2) upper climate control housing bolts. Tighten to 62 lb-in (7 N.m).

12. Install two (2) lower climate control housing nuts. Tighten to 53 lb-in (6 N.m).

13. Install the auxiliary climate control fresh air inlet duct and tighten nuts to 62 lb-in (7 N.m).

14. Install the battery airflow duct assembly, one (1) pin-type retainer and the four (4) screws. Tighten to 18 lb-in (2 N.m).

15. Install the lefi hand D-pillar trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.

16. Reprogram the Traction Battery Control Module (TBCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release B52.5 and higher with Patch 7. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.





Parts Block

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

072512A 2005-2008 Escape Hybrid, 1.1 Hrs.
Mariner Hybrid: Replace
The Auxiliary Air[low Mode
Door Actuator, And
Reprogram The Traction
Battery Control Module,
Includes Time To Check
For DTCs

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04





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