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Rear Lid Latch Assembly - Water Entry

Number
9302

Group
5

Model
924/S/T 944S/S2/T, 968

Part Identifier
55

August 12, 1993

Subject:
Water Entry into the Rear Hatch Area
(Coupe only)

ATTENTION: Service Manager/Service Technician

Models Affected:
All 924, 944, 968 Coupes

Concern:
Water can enter the rear area through the rear lid latch assembly.

Repair Procedure:
1. Remove the lower latch assembly and clean any dirt or corrosion from the assembly.





2. Apply a film of optimoly with a brush to the top side of the lock assembly (Arrow 2) and to the reinforcement plate (Arrow 1). Lubricate both sides of the reinforcement plate.

3. Reinstall the latch assembly and check for correct adjustment.

Parts Information:
Description Part Number Qty.
Optimoly 000 043 020 00 .10 per repair

Warranty Information: (If applicable)
Damage Code: 58610 0002
Labor Operation:
5586 4900 Reseal rear hatch lock 25 TU
per Technical Bulletin