Sliding Door - Will Not Unlatch
NO: 23-46-95GROUP: Body
DATE: Jul. 28, 1995
SUBJECT:
Sliding Door Will
Not Unlatch
MODELS:
1992 - 1995 (B8) Colt Vista/Summit Wagon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The sliding door may not open by either the inside or outside door handles.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the center pillar striker is not adjusted properly, excess opening effort may cause the latch linkage to disengage from their snaps and/or holders.
1. Remove the upper trim panel from the sliding door and peel the watershield down.
2. Inspect the linkage attaching points (Figure 1).
3. If the linkage attaching points are disconnected, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 MU481239 Rear Door Lock Holder
1 MU481259 Rear Door Locking Snap
1 MB574974 Striker Adjusting Shim
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair procedure involves replacing two clips that attach the latch linkage and adjusting the door if required.
1. Replace the rear door lock holder with P/N MU481239 and rear door locking snap with P/N MU481259 (Figure 1).
2. Operate the sliding door to determine if the unlatching effort is excessively high.
3. If the unlatching effort is high, adjust the center pillar side striker in an outward direction. An adjusting shim P/N MB574974 may be needed to reduce the interference and operational force of the latch (Figure 1).
4. Confirm the proper operation of the door handles and lock system. Reinstall the watershield and upper trim panel.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE: Replace Rear Door Locking Snap and Holder
Labor Operation No: 23-41-09-91 0.4 Hrs.
Replace Rear Door Locking Snap. Holder, and Adjust Striker
(includes shim)
23-41-09-92 0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part