Repair Procedure

THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

1. With the center console/armrest down, lid open, and the bezel removed, drill the head of the two latch rivets with a 3/8 in. drill bit until the head of the rivet detaches from the rivet.

NOTE:
DO NOT DRILL INTO THE LATCH BRACKET. ONLY DRILL THE HEAD OF THE RIVET OFF.

2. Remove the latch assembly.

3. Using the 7/32 in. drill bit, drill the rivet until the rivet is flush with the steel frame.

4. Using the 11/64 in. drill bit, drill the remaining portion of the rivet until the rivet is just behind the steel bin frame.

5. Using an awl or similar object, maneuver the remaining portion of the rivet rearward and to the side behind the steel bin frame until the rivet is out of visible sight.

NOTE:
IN ORDER TO FREE THE RIVET FROM THE STEEL FRAME, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO DRIVE THE RIVET TO THE SIDE USING A MALLET AND A PUNCH/AWL. TO PREVENT STRESS MARKS FROM OCCURRING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CENTER CONSOLE/ARMREST BIN WALL, DO NOT PUSH OR HIT THE RIVET TOO HARD.

6. Clean all metal filings from the center console/armrest latch area.

7. Align the holes of the new latch assembly from kit p/n 05015638AA with the holes located on the steel bin frame.

8. Using a rivet gun and the two rivets supplied in the kit, secure the latch assembly.

9. Place the new latch button into position, then install the new latch cover bezel. Secure the latch cover bezel with the two screws.

10. Verify latch operation by latching and unlatching the lid and cycling the lid through the full range of lid motion.