Window Belt Line Molding - Loose or Falls Off
Article No.97-2-1
01/20/97
DOOR GLASS - WINDOW BELT LINE MOULDING LOOSE OR FALLS OFF - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/31/96
FORD:
1995-97 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-97 MYSTIQUE
ISSUE:
The door glass belt line moulding comes loose or falls off on some vehicles. This may be caused by low retention of the belt line moulding to the door panel metal flange.
ACTION:
Add a retention clip to the belt line moulding. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
FRONT DOORS
1. Lower the front door glass to full down position.
NOTE:
LIFTING THE BELT LINE MOULDING EXCLUSIVELY AT ONE END WILL BEND THE MOULDING. A BENT MOULDING REQUIRES REPLACEMENT.
2. Starting at the B-pillar end, carefully remove the belt line moulding by gradually lifting it from the door metal channel. Lift gently at 50 mm intervals to avoid bending the aluminum framework of the moulding (Figure 1).
3. Position Secondary Metal Clip (F7RZ-5421S452-AA) 35 mm from the B-pillar end of the moulding (Figure 2). The clip should be installed with the longer side behind the flocked flange surface. Rotate the clip into position over the rubber rib of the moulding (Figure 3).
4. Raise the front door glass to the full up position.
5. Carefully slide the weatherstrip under the mirror to the point where the rear end of the seal aligns with the B-pillar end of the door and glass run lip. Starting at the A-pillar end, gently press the moulding into the door channel at 50 mm intervals. Press down firmly at the metal clip position to fully seat the clip in the door metal channel. Use caution to avoid bending the moulding during installation.
REAR DOORS
1. Lower the door glass to the full down position.
NOTE:
LIFTING THE BELT LINE MOULDING EXCLUSIVELY AT ONE END WILL BEND THE MOULDING. A BENT MOULDING REQUIRES REPLACEMENT.
2. Carefully remove the belt line moulding by gradually lifting it from the door metal channel. Lift gently at 50 mm intervals starting at the B-pillar end to avoid bending the aluminum framework of the moulding (Figure 1).
3. Position Secondary Metal Clip (F7RZ-5421S452-AA) 35 mm from the B-pillar end of the moulding (Figure 2). The clip should be installed with the longer side behind the flocked flange surface. Rotate the clip into position over the rubber rib of the moulding (Figure 3).
4. Install the moulding under the outer sail plate trim panel to the point where the forward end of the seal aligns with the B-pillar end of the door and glass run lip. Starting at the C-pillar end, press the moulding down gently at 50 mm intervals into the door flange. Press down firmly at the metal clip position to fully seat the clip in the door metal channel. Use caution to avoid bending the moulding during installation.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
F7RZ-5421S452-AA Secondary Metal Clip
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
970201A Install Return Clips 0.4 Hr.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5425860 33
OASIS CODES: 102000, 108000, 110000