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Factory Keyless Entry Keypad - Driver Side B-Pillar Front Door Upper Moulding Loose (19-2150)

WARNING: This page is about the Explorer Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2019-07-03
Reference number: 19-2150

FACTORY KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD - DRIVER SIDE B-PILLAR FRONT DOOR UPPER MOULDING LOOSE

FACTORY KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD - DRIVER SIDE B-PILLAR FRONT DOOR UPPER MOULDING LOOSE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 19-2150, Date of Issue:  July 03, 2019
FORD: 2011-2019 Explorer

ISSUE

Some 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a factory keyless entry keypad may exhibit a loose driver side B-pillar front door upper moulding. This may be caused by a lack of adhesion of the front door upper moulding to the door. To resolve the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reapply adhesive tape to the front door upper moulding.

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

PARTS

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Quantity
W790514-S900 Front Door Upper Moulding Retaining Clips 2
Obtain Locally 3M™ 38583 Adhesive Tape 1
Obtain Locally Isopropyl Alcohol 1

Warranty Status:  Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

LABOR TIMES

LABOR TIMES

Description Operation No. Time
2011-2019 Explorer: Remove Clean And Reinstall The Front Door Upper Moulding Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 192150A 0.7 Hrs.

REPAIR/CLAIM CODING

REPAIR/CLAIM CODING

Causal Part: 7820555
Condition Code: 07

TOOL LIST

TOOLS INFORMATION

Drive Tool Name
1/4" Power tool
1/4" Ratchet
1/4" Torque wrench
1/4" 7 mm deep socket
1/4" 10 mm deep socket
1/4" Torx® T20
  Trim tool
  Angled pick
  Razor blade

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Do not use adhesive solvent for this procedure as it will degrade the front door upper molding.
  1. Remove the front door upper moulding. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 501-08.
  2. Place the front door upper moulding on a non-marring surface and remove the two-sided adhesive tape with a razor blade or knife. Be careful not to damage the wiring for the keyless entry keypad.
  3. Remove and discard the foam ring on the locator tab and the foam strip at the top of the front door upper moulding. (Figure 1)
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    CAUTION: Using any type of alcohol or solvent will damage the front door upper moulding surface.
  4. Using a clean damp cotton cloth, remove any dust or dirt from the front door upper moulding.
  5. Remove and discard the 2 retaining clips. (Figure 2)
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  6. Install the adhesive tape to the front door upper moulding.
    1. Cut four 406 mm (15.98 in) strips of 3M 38583 adhesive tape.
    2. Apply one strip on each side of the front door upper moulding in the scribed boxes. (Figure 3)
    3. Place a second layer of adhesive tape overtop of the first layer. (Figure 4)
    4. Apply firm pressure to each layer to confirm proper adhesion.
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    CAUTION: Do not allow isopropyl alcohol to contact the keyless entry keypad or rear door upper moulding to avoid damaging the plastic.
  7. Clean the door sheet metal with a 50% water/isopropyl alcohol solution.
  8. Install the front door upper moulding. Refer to WSM Section, 501-08.