Body - Rear Door Cladding Rubs On Running Board
TSB 06-14-1707/24/06
REAR DOOR CLADDING RUB / CHAFE ON RUNNING
BOARD
FORD:
2006 Explorer
ISSUE
Some 2006 Explorer 4dr (Eddie Bauer & Limited) vehicles may experience the rear doors rubbing / chaffing on the running boards when opening or closing.
ACTION
Use the following Service Procedure to install reduced length rear door cladding.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
CAUTION
DO NOT ADD SHIMS OR ADJUST RUNNING BOARDS TO GAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE DOOR CLADDING. DOING SO MAY EFFECT THREAD ENGAGEMENT AND DURABILITY WITH THE ATTACHMENT.
1. Visually inspect rub / chafe concern and inspect for running board paint damage.
2. If running board paint has been damaged, remove running board following appropriate Workshop Manual, Section 501-08 and repair as required and proceed to Step 3.
3. Obtain reduced length rear door cladding 1-3/4" reduction (45 mm).
4. Replace the existing rear door cladding with the revised parts.
5. Paint cladding to match before installing.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
061417A 2006 Explorer: Replace 0.5 Hrs.
The Rear Door Cladding
On One Side Of The
Vehicle Includes Time To
Remove And Install
Running Board (Do Not
Use With P88, P101,
P581, 16450A)
061417B 2006 Explorer: Replace 0.7 Hrs.
The Rear Door Cladding
On Both Sides Of The
Vehicle Includes Time To
Remove And Install
Running Boards (Do Not
Use With P88, P101,
P581, 16450A)
061417C 2006 Explorer: Paint Rear 1.6 Hrs.
Door Molding And Running
Board For One Side Of
The Vehicle (May Be
Claimed With Operation A)
(Do Not Use With P88,
P101, P581, 16450A)
061417D 2006 Explorer: Paint Rear 2.6 Hrs.
Door Moldings And
Running Boards For Both
Sides Of The Vehicle (May
Be Claimed With Operation
B) (Do Not Use With P88,
P101, P581, 16450A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
78254A76 07
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