A-PILLAR TRIM OUT OF POSITION NEAR THE HEADLINER - FLAT
ROCK ASSEMBLY PLANT - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 26-AUG-2016

TSB 16-0112

FORD:
2014-2016 Fusion
ISSUE
Some 2014-2016 Fusion vehicles built at the Flat Rock assembly plant and built on or before 26-Aug-2016 may exhibit an
A-pillar trim panel out of position near the headliner at one or both front doors.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Does the vehicle exhibit an A-pillar trim panel out of position near the headliner? (Figure 1)

Figure 1 - Article 16-0112
a. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
b. No - this article does not apply.
2. Check the vehicle identification number (VIN). Does the first digit of the VIN start with the number 1? Refer to
Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-01.
a. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
b. No - the vehicle was not built at the Flat Rock assembly plant. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05 for normal
diagnosis.
3. Remove the lower interior B-pillar trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
4. Remove and discard the upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
5. Remove the assist handle retainer covers and the retainers and remove the assist handle.
6. Remove the sun visor and sun visor clip. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
7. Remove and discard the upper A-pillar trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
8. Position the headliner down so the forward foam block/stuffer can be accessed. (Figure 2)

NOTE: The information contained in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job
properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service.The
procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership
to determine whether the bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan
coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves
the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

Copyright © 2016 Ford Motor Company

Online Publication Date September 1, 2016

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9. From the outside edge of the foam, measure and mark 17 mm (21/32"). (Figure 2)
10. Using a hacksaw blade or equivalent, cut and remove 17 mm (21/32") from the outside edge of the foam. (Figure 3)

Figure 3 - Article 16-0112
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
PART NUMBER

PART NAME

W715667-S439

Trim Clip (Package 4)

DS7Z-5403599-FB

A-pillar Trim - Driver Side - Earth Gray

DS7Z-5403598-FB

A-pillar Trim - Passenger Side - Earth Gray

DS7Z-5424356-AD

B-pillar Trim- Driver Side - Earth Gray

DS7Z-5424357-AD

B-pillar Trim - Passenger Side - Earth Gray

DS7Z-5424357-AC

B-pillar Trim - Driver Side - Dune

DS7Z-5424356-AC

B-pillar Trim - Passenger Side - Dune

DS7Z-5403599-AE

A-pillar Trim - Driver Side - Dune

DS7Z-5403598-AE

A-pillar Trim - Passenger Side - Dune

OPERATION
160112A

DESCRIPTION
2014-2016 Fusion: Measure And Cut The Foam Block/Stuffer At One (1)
Front Door Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

TIME
0.6 Hr.

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OPERATION
160112B

DESCRIPTION

TIME

2014-2016 Fusion: Measure And Cut The Foam Block/Stuffer At Both (2)
Front Doors Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

1.0 Hr.

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.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
5403598

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CONDITION CODE
07