Dome Lamp/Headliner - Sagging

Article No.
99-20-8

10/04/99

INTERIOR - HEADLINER SAGS - VEHICLES BUILT
12/1998 THROUGH 9/1999

FORD:
1999-2000 CROWN VICTORIA

MERCURY:
1999-2000 GRAND MARQUIS

ISSUE
The interior dome lamp may not be adhered to the roof on some vehicles. This may be caused by the headliner material which was revised in the 1999 model to a less rigid material. During assembly in hot/humid conditions, the dome lamp may sag and lose contact with the roof sheet metal prior to the adhesive curing.

ACTION
Remove the interior dome lamp mounting bracket. Clean any residual adhesive from roof sheet metal. Install new mounting bracket with two-sided foam tape. This should provide an adhesive attachment between the headliner and roof sheet metal. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the dome lamp lens.

2. Remove screws that secure the lamp assembly to the mounting bracket.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly.

4. Remove the black mounting bracket through the hole in the headliner.

5. Clean any adhesive from the roof sheet metal above the opening in the headliner. Use a putty knife to scrape off the adhesive.

6. Remove the plastic film from the foam tape on the back of the new mounting bracket. The adhesive should now be exposed.

7. Locate and align the new mounting bracket to the headliner opening.

NOTE
THE TWO (2) LONG LOCATOR PINS ARE AT THE REAR SIDE OF THE OPENING.

8. Push the mounting bracket and headliner up against the roof.

NOTE:
SIMULTANEOUSLY PUSH THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND HEADLINER UP TO ENSURE THE BRACKET STAYS CORRECTLY LOCATED.

9. Connect electrical connector to the lamp assembly.

10. Locate the lamp assembly to the mounting bracket. Tighten screws.

11. Install dome lamp lens.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F3MZ-5451 536-BA Bracket - Single Light
F5AZ-5451 536-BA Bracket - Dual Beam Light

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

992008A Install New Headliner 0.3 Hr.
Bracket

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5451536 33

OASIS CODES: 105000, 107000, 201100