Interior - Driver's Seat Cover Wear Through
TSB 04-18-1209/20/04
DRIVER'S SEAT COVER WEAR THROUGH
FORD:
2003 Crown Victoria
MERCURY:
2003 Grand Marquis
ISSUE
Some 2003 Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis vehicles may exhibit the drivers seat cover wearing through. This is due to contact with the seat recliner metal hinge bracket, just forward of the front seat back on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
ACTION
Replace the seat cover and apply a piece of Flock Tape to the recliner hinge bracket to prevent recurrence.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front seat cover per Workshop Manual Section 501-10.
2. Cut a piece of Flock Tape 38 x 38 mm (1.5 x 1.5 inches) (part # 164-R4903) and apply to the recliner hinge bracket to prevent reoccurrence (Figure 1).
NOTE
THE FLOCK TAPE IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE ROTUNDA SQUEAK AND RATTLE REPAIR KIT 164-R4900.
3. Install a new seat cover.
PARTS BLOCK
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
041812A Replace The 1.3 Hr.
Seat Cover And
Install A Piece
Of Flock Tape
(Includes Time
To Depower And
Repower The
Supplemental
Restraint System
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5462901 30
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