Repair Procedure

This bulletin involves installing a new inertia latch cover.

1. Move the driver seat to a full forward position with the seat back full forward.

2. Place the center armrest in the up position.

3. Remove the screw securing the cover to the inertia latch.

4. Disengage front edge of the cover, then lower the center armrest.

5. Remove the inertia latch cover by pulling the cover rearward (Figure 1).

NOTE:
THE COVER IS EQUIPPED WITH A SLIT TO AID IN COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

6. Slide the new inertia latch cover, p/n 04773419, onto the inertia latch arm.

7. Raise the armrest, then engage the front edge of the Cover.





8. Install the lower strap into the center armrest's lower track (Figure 2). Slide back the armrest trim to visually confirm that the lower strap is properly installed into the track.

9. Slowly cycle the armrest to ensure that the strap moves freely in the track.





10. Install the upper strap into the center armrest's upper track (Figure 3).

11. Slowly cycle the armrest to ensure that the strap moves freely in the track.

12. Secure the inertia latch cover with the screw and torque the screw to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).

13. Visually check the cover to ensure that it is inside of trim.