Rear Quarter Panel - Rattling Noise

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Article No. 88-16-7
^ SUSPENSION - REAR-"RATTLE" FROM STRUT ACTUATOR

^ NOISE - "RATTLE" FROM REAR STRUT ACTUATOR
FORD: 1989 PROBE

ISSUE: A "rattling" noise in the rear quarter panel area that appears to be coming through the speaker area may be caused by inadequate rear strut sound insulation. The affected models are Probe GT's ONLY.

ACTION: To correct this, install two (2) rear insulator assemblies over the strut towers. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. Fold the rear seat back rest down and remove the luggage compartment cover.

2. Remove the upper luggage compartment side trim panels.

FIGURE 3:

3. Position the insulator assembly (E8FZ-18A179-A) on the strut tower, Figure 3.
4. Mark the location of the adjustable suspension actuator wire harness and remove the insulator.

5. Cut or slit the insulator for proper actuator wire harness routing clearance.

6. Position the insulator on the strut tower.

7. Secure the actuator wire harness in the slit cut in Step 5 and fully seat the insulator assembly over the strut tower.

8. Apply body tape over the insulator center hole.

9. Install the upper luggage compartment side trim panels.

10. Reposition the rear seat back rest and reinstall the luggage compartment cover.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8FZ-18A179-A Insulator - Rear Shock C
(2 Required)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 881607A-Both
TIME: 0.6 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 18125
Condition Code: 56