Body - Hood Scoop Rattles
Article No03-22-1
11/10/03
^ BODY - NOISE - HOOD SCOOP (SHAKER) RATTLE
NOISE
^ ENGINE - NOISE - HOOD SCOOP (SHAKER)
RATTLE NOISE
^ NOISE - HOOD SCOOP (SHAKER) RATTLE NOISE
FORD:
2003-2004 MUSTANG
ISSUE
Some 2003-2004 Mustang Mach 1 may exhibit a rattle type noise from the Hood Scoop (Shaker) area. The noise may occur at any engine RPM and/or during acceleration or deceleration.
ACTION
To service, install revised Hood Scoop Isolators (four), part number (2L7Z-9P686-AA). Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the Hood Scoop per the Workshop Manual (Section 303-12).
2. Place the Hood Scoop upside down on the workbench.
NOTE
PLACE HOOD SCOOP ON A CLOTH TO PREVENT SCRATCHING OR MARRING OF THE FINISH.
3. Remove the four (4) isolators by grasping with your fingers and pulling up and towards the center of the isolator (Figure 1).
4. Install new Isolators (2L7Z-9P686-M) by setting the isolator in the hole at an angle (Figure 2) and pressing down, while working the outer edge of the isolator down into the hole with your fingers.
NOTE
USING A SCREWDRIVER TO HELP GUIDE THE EDGE OF THE ISOLATOR INTO THE HOLE MAY DAMAGE THE MATERIAL OF THE ISOLATOR.
5. Once the entire outer edge is within the hole, push the isolator down into the hole.
6. Reinstall the Hood Scoop.
7. Verify the condition is corrected.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
032201A Install Revised Hood 0.7 Hr.
Scoop Isolators (Includes
Time To Remove And
Install Hood Scoop)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6N079 07
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