Body - Front Grille Chrome Peeling
TSB 09-26-1201/04/10
FRONT GRILLE - CHROME PEEL
FORD:
2008-2009 Escape
ISSUE
Some 2008-2009 Escape and Escape Hybrid vehicles may exhibit chrome peel appearance at the base of the front grille stanchion.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
If vehicle exhibits front grille chrome peel at the base of the stanchions, as specified in photo, with no evidence of impact damage, then replace the affected front grille(s). (Figure 1)
Replace Only The Radiator Grille:
1. Remove the two (2) upper grille bolts. (Figure 2-A)
2. Slightly tip the grille outward and remove the two (2) lower inside grille bolts. (Figure 2-B)
3. Slightly tip the grille outward and remove the two (2) lower grille speed nuts that attach the grille to the front bumper cover. (Figure 2-C)
4. Release the three (3) lower grille retainers from the upper bumper cover. (Figure 2-D)
5. Remove the radiator grille.
6. Install the new radiator grille and attach the three (3) lower grille retainers to the upper bumper cover by pushing the grille into the upper bumper cover. Make sure that all three (3) grille retainers make an audible click when attaching to the upper bumper cover.
7. Hand-tighten the two (2) lower grille speed nuts until the speed nuts are snug.
8. Hand-tighten the two (2) lower inside grille bolts until the bolts are snug.
9. Tighten the two (2) upper grille bolts to 71 lb-in (8 N.m).
Replace Both Grilles Or Bumper Grille Only:
1. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-19 to remove the bumper cover.
2. Refer to WSM, Section 501-08 to remove radiator grille from bumper cover.
3. Place the bumper cover assembly on a clean work bench on top of a fender cover to prevent scratching of the paint.
4. Push out the six top retainer snap tabs. (Figure 3-A)
5. Remove the passenger side push pin using a flat screwdriver. (Figure 3-B)
6. Position aside the wiring harness.
7. Push out the three (3) lower valance panel retainer tabs. (Figure 3-C)
8. Using end cutting pliers or equivalent, cut off the four (4) retainer snap tabs while being careful not to damage the outer bumper cover. (Figures 3-D and 4)
NOTE
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PRY BUMPER SLOTS OPEN TO RELEASE THE TABS AS THIS WILL RESULT IN VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE OUTER BUMPER COVER.
9. Remove and discard old bumper grille from bumper cover.
10. Position the new bumper grille on the bumper cover slots and push in to engage the snap tabs.
11. Install the lower push pin.
12. Re-position wiring harness.
13. Install radiator grille to bumper cover, refer to WSM, Section 501-08.
14. Install the bumper cover assembly, refer to WSM section 501-19.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
092612A 2008-2009 Escape: 0.3 Hr.
Replace The Radiator
Grille Following The
Service Procedure (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
092612B 2008-2009 Escape: 0.8 Hr.
Replace The Bumper Grille
And The Radiator Grille If
Necessary Following The
Service Procedure Includes
Time To Remove And
Install The Bumper Cover
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
8150 34
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