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Interior - Arm Rest Storage Compartment Latch Breakage

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Bulletin: 88-10-7A

Date: July, '88

Ref. No.: 88-054A-10

Corp. Ref. No.: 801603R
SUBJECT: CENTER ARM REST STORAGE COMPARTMENT LATCH BREAKAGE


MODELS AFFECTED: 1988 CENTURY 1988 LESABRE 1988 ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE


NOTICE: This bulletin revises the models affected and associated part numbers and replaces Dealer Service Bulletin 88-10-7 which should be discarded.


In the event a center arm rest storage compartment cover latch becomes disengaged from the cover, repair as follows:

1. Order a new latch kit, Part Number:

Century

12392867 - Blue
12392868 - Saddle
12392872 - Dark Red
12392873 - Gray

LeSabre

12392867 - Blue
12392868 - Saddle
12392869 - Red
12392873 - Gray

Electra/Park Avenue

12392867 - Blue
12392869 - Red (78)
12392870 - Taupe (Med. Antelope)
12392871 - Rosewood (75)
12392873 - Gray



2. Insert two (2) springs into holes in latch (per illustration).

3. Line up inside edges of grooves in latch with edges of hole in arm rest cover.

4. Push latch into hole until you hear the snaps click into place.

5. Push latch several times to see if it is functioning properly.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation Number: T5166
Labor Time: .2 Hour
Trouble Code: 92