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TSB 99-8-15 Door Trim Panel Removal
Publication Date: APRIL 26, 1999

FORD: 1995-1997 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1995-1999 CONTOUR, CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG
1996-1999 ESCORT, TAURUS
1998-1999 ESCORT ZX2
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1993-1998 MARK VIII
1995-1997 COUGAR
1995-1999 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MYSTIQUE, TOWN CAR
1996-1999 SABLE, TRACER
1999 COUGAR
LIGHT TRUCK: 1980-1996 BRONCO
1993-1997 F SUPER DUTY, F-250 HD, F-350
1992-1999 F-150, F-250 LD
1995-1997 AEROSTAR
1995-1999 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, RANGER, VILLAGER, WINDSTAR
1997-1999 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998-1999 NAVIGATOR
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES

ISSUE: There has been an increase in the number of door trim panel replacements due to damage. This may be caused by a misconception of the type of fastener used to secure the door trim panel.

ACTION: Review the appropriate model/year Service/Workshop Manual, Section 01-05/501-05 prior to removing the door trim panel. Use the Quick Reference Guide at the end of this article to determine the type of fastener used for the vehicle being worked on.

For a door trim panel with "molded hook" design, the diagram displays the correct direction of force applied during the door trim panel removal procedure. Refer to the Door Trim Panel Attachment Scheme Chart to identify vehicles with molded hook designs.

WARNING: REMOVE ALL THE SCREWS AND TWO-STAGE PINS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE TRIM PANEL.

DOOR TRIM PANEL ATTACHMENT SCHEME
Model | Year Range | Attachment Scheme Service Tip
Aerostar | 1995-97 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Contour | 1995-99 | Screws PULL OUT from bottom
Escort | 1996-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Explorer | 1995-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Probe | 1995-97 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Taurus | 1996-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
ZX2 | 1998-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Bronco | 1980-96 | Push pins and Screws PULL OUT from bottom
F-Series | 1980-96| Push pins and Screws PULL OUT from bottom
F-Series | 1997-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Crown Victoria | 1995-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Econoline | 1995-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Expedition | 1997-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Mustang | 1995-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Ranger | 1995-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Thunderbird | 1995-97 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Windstar | 1995-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Continental | 1995-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Mountaineer | 1997-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Mystique | 1995-99 | Screws PULL OUT from bottom
Sable | 1996-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Town Car | 1995-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Tracer | 1996-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Villager | 1995-99 | Push pins and Screw PULL OUT from bottom
Cougar | 1999 | Screws PULL OUT from bottom
Cougar | 1995-97 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Grand Marquis | 1995-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Mark VIII | 1993-98 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom
Navigator | 1998-99 | Molded hook and Screw LIFT from bottom

Detailed instructions and illustration can be found in the appropriate model/year Service/Workshop Manual, Section 01-05/501-05.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only
OASIS CODES: 102000, 107000, 112000, 190000

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