A/C - Instrument Panel Vents Rattle

Article No.
04-5-3

03/22/04

^ CLIMATE CONTROL - RATTLE NOISE FROM
INSTRUMENT PANEL VENTS - DIFFICULT TO ADJUST

^ NOISE - CLIMATE CONTROL - RATTLE NOISE
FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL VENTS - DIFFICULT TO
ADJUST

FORD:
2001-2004 MUSTANG

ISSUE

Some 2001-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit climate control panel vents (barrel vent) with vanes that are difficult to adjust, and/or may make a rattling type noise. This may be due to detachment of the air vanes from the pilot holes in the vent housing.

ACTION

To service, install revised vent (3R3Z-19893-AB).
The barrel vents are now sold and serviced separately. Refer to the Service Procedure below.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Order replacement vent (3R3Z-19893-AB), one (1) for each vent requiring replacement.





2. Remove the vent by prying it away with a flat screwdriver (Figure 1).





3. Install the revised vent by pressing the new vent into place (Figure 2).

4. Repeat Steps 1-3 as needed.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

040503A Replace Barrel Vent 0.3 Hr.
(Includes Time To Replace
One Or All Vents)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19893 42





Disclaimer