Hood Prop Rod - Rattling Noise

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HOOD - "RATTLING" NOISE FROM PROP ROD


NOISE - "RATTLE" FROM HOOD PROP ROD

Article No. 88-8-2

FORD: 1987-88 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 TOPAZ

ISSUE: A "rattling" noise from the hood area when driving on rough roads may be caused by the hood prop rod. The prop rod retainer may allow the rod to come loose and rattle against the radiator support and hood assembly.

ACTION: To correct this, install a new design prop rod retainer with improved retention qualities. Refer to the following service procedure for installation instructions.

1. Open and support the hood.

2. Disconnect the hood prop rod from the retainer.

3. Remove and throw away the existing hood prop rod retainer.

4. Install a new hood prop rod retainer, (E83Z-16828-A).

5. Connect the hood prop rod to the new retainer.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E83Z-16828-A Hood Prop Rod Retainer B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 880802A
TIME: 0.3 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 16B730
Condition Code: 01