Rear Hatchgate - Glass Difficult To Latch
BULLETIN NUMBER:SB96-11-L007
ISSUE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 1996
GROUP:
BODY
1991-95.5 RODEO (UC) REAR HATCHGATE
GLASS DIFFICULT TO LATCH
AFFECTED MODELS
1991-95.5 Rodeo (UC) models.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Some affected vehicles may experience a condition in which the rear hatchgate glass may be difficult to latch. This condition may be caused by a broken actuator spring in the hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
To correct this condition, replace the actuator spring in the hatchgate lock actuator assembly with a new actuator spring (Part No. 8-97138-290-0) using the procedure described in this Service Bulletin.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1. Tailgate Trim Panel & Left Side Inner Cover (Figure 1)
^ Remove two panel screws on each side of hatch lock.
^ Pull off trim panel.
^ Remove seven screws from left side inner cover and remove cover.
2. Hatchgate Lock Actuator Assembly (Figure 2)
^ Cut sealing adhesive with razor blade and peel back waterproof sheet.
^ Remove two bolts holding hatchgate lock actuator assembly to tailgate.
^ Disconnect actuator rod, detach wire harness clip, remove hatchgate lock actuator assembly, and disconnect connector.
3. Actuator Spring (Figure 3)
^ Remove actuator spring from hatch-gate lock actuator assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Actuator Spring (Figure 3)
^ Install new actuator spring (Part No. 8-97138-290-0) to hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
2. Hatchgate Lock Actuator Assembly (Figure 2)
^ Connect actuator connector and wire harness clip to hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
^ Position hatchgate lock actuator assembly onto tailgate and secure with two bolts. Connect actuator rod to hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
^ Install waterproof sheet to tailgate. Reseal sheet by pressing down on sealing adhesive.
3. Tailgate Left Side Inner Cover and Trim Panel (Figure 1)
^ Position inner cover onto tailgate and secure with screws.
^ Position trim panel onto tailgate and press clips into place.
^ Install screws on each side of hatch lock.
^ Check for proper hatchgate glass latching operation.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part No. Description Quantity
8-97138-290-0 Spring; Actuator 1
FLAT RATE MANUAL INFORMATION
Use the new labor operation.
Labor time includes 0.1 administration allowance.