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Interior - First Row Center Console Latch Broken

TSB 09-25-2

12/28/09

BROKEN FIRST ROW CENTER CONSOLE LATCH

FORD:
2009-2010 Flex

ISSUE
Some 2009-2010 Flex vehicles may exhibit a broken latch on the first row center console lid. It is not necessary to replace the center console lid assembly. A new latch is available.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

To replace the center console latch follow these steps:





1. With the first row center console lid fully open. Remove the six screws that retain the inner panel to the underside of the outer lid assembly. (Figure 1)

2. Remove the inner panel and latch assembly from the outer lid.





3. Remove old latch pin, spring, and latch from inner panel. (Figure 2)

4. Install new latch assembly on to the inner panel.





5. During the installation of the inner panel with the latch in position. The spring must have tension applied to it to allow the latch to operate properly. This can be accomplished by rotating the spring end with the L shape toward the latch handle prior to installing the inner panel in the lid. Failing to add tension to the spring will result in the latch not latching properly. (Figure 3)





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

092502A 2009-2010 Flex: Replace 0.3 Hr.
The First Row Center
Console Latch Assembly
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7406064 01





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