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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004FREESTAR V6-4.2L VIN 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTBODY - DOOR WINDOW CLICK/SNAP NOISE
2004 Ford Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2
Body - Door Window Click/Snap Noise
2004 Ford Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2SECTION Body - Door Window Click/Snap Noise
TSB 04-13-5
6/12/04
DOOR WINDOW - CLICK/SNAP NOISE AT END OF
UPWARD GLASS TRAVEL
FORD:
2004 Freestar
MERCURY:
2004 Monterey
ISSUE
Some 2004 Freestar/Monterey vehicles may exhibit a front door glass click/snap noise at the end of the upward glass travel. The noise may be due to interference between the bottom edge of the glass and the two (2) "J" hooks welded to the regulator bar. The noise occurs when the glass reaches the up-most position, flexes back against the regulator bar and presses on the "J" hooks.
ACTION
To service, bend the two (2) "J" clips away from the glass bottom edge.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-01.
2. Move the window to the door mid position.
3. Reach in and bend down the two (2) "J" Clips/Hooks, located at the bottom of the regulator bar, 1-2 mm (.040 - .080 inches) away from the glass edge.
4. Verify repair.
5. Reassemble in reverse order.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
041305A Bend The Two 0.3Hr.
(2) "J" Clips
Away From The
Glass Bottom Edge
(Includes Time
To Remove And
Install The Interior
Door Trim Panel)
One Door
041305B Bend The Two 0.6Hr.
(2) "J" Clips
Away From The
Glass Bottom
Edge (Includes
Time To Remove
And Install Both
Interior Door Trim
Panels) Both Doors
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1623201 07
Disclaimer
6/12/04
DOOR WINDOW - CLICK/SNAP NOISE AT END OF
UPWARD GLASS TRAVEL
FORD:
2004 Freestar
MERCURY:
2004 Monterey
ISSUE
Some 2004 Freestar/Monterey vehicles may exhibit a front door glass click/snap noise at the end of the upward glass travel. The noise may be due to interference between the bottom edge of the glass and the two (2) "J" hooks welded to the regulator bar. The noise occurs when the glass reaches the up-most position, flexes back against the regulator bar and presses on the "J" hooks.
ACTION
To service, bend the two (2) "J" clips away from the glass bottom edge.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-01.
2. Move the window to the door mid position.
3. Reach in and bend down the two (2) "J" Clips/Hooks, located at the bottom of the regulator bar, 1-2 mm (.040 - .080 inches) away from the glass edge.
4. Verify repair.
5. Reassemble in reverse order.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
041305A Bend The Two 0.3Hr.
(2) "J" Clips
Away From The
Glass Bottom Edge
(Includes Time
To Remove And
Install The Interior
Door Trim Panel)
One Door
041305B Bend The Two 0.6Hr.
(2) "J" Clips
Away From The
Glass Bottom
Edge (Includes
Time To Remove
And Install Both
Interior Door Trim
Panels) Both Doors
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1623201 07
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.