TSB 90-06-12 Floor Cracks at Seat Bases
ISSUE: Floor pans may crack near the seat track attachments on Bronco and F-Series Super Cab trucks equipped with captain chairs.
ACTION: Install floor pan reinforcements on the top side of the floor pan. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove both front seats and seat tracks. Refer to the 1989/90 F-Series/Bronco Shop Manual, Section 41-01 for service details.
2. Inspect the seat tracks for cracks. Replace any damaged tracks. Refer to the 1989/90 F-Series/Bronco Shop Manual, Section 41-01 for removal and installation information.
3. Remove the carpets/mats. Refer to the 1989/90 F-Series/Bronco Shop Manual for service details.
4. Inspect all eight seat track attachment nuts on the floor pan. Fusion weld any loose nuts to the floor pan.
5. Remove all sound insulation material from the floor pan in an area big enough so that the reinforcement does not contact any insulation.
6. Clean the floor pan surface with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.
7. Inspect the top side of the floor pan for cracks.
8. Apply 3M joint and seam sealer on the top of each crack.
9. Remove the floor pan reinforcements from the service kit. Place them upside down on a work bench or table.
10. Clean the bottom surface of both reinforcements with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.
NOTE: A 3M AUTOMIX APPLICATOR GUN CAN BE PURCHASED FROM YOUR LOCAL 3M SUPPLIER. THE APPLICATOR GUN IS REQUIRED TO APPLY THE 3M STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE.
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