Center Armrest/Console - Binds/Sticks
NUMBER: 23-006-01GROUP: Body
DATE: April 13, 2001
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-24-98, DATED JUNE 19, 1998, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1998 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-99003. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS AND CHANGES TO THE PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Center Armrest/Console Upper Inertia Latch Cover Broken
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the center armrest/console upper **and lower** inertia latch cover.
MODELS:
1997 - **2001** (AN) Dakota
1998 - **2001** (DN) Durango
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE 40-20-40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT (SALES CODE CBE).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The center armrest/console upper inertia latch cover (driver side hinge cover) is broken.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the center armrest/console upper inertia latch/hinge cover on the driver side of the armrest (Fig. 1) at the rear flange and internal check strap for a cracked or broken condition. If the cover is cracked or broken, the arm rest may bind or stick when raising or lowering the armrest. Additionally, it the cover is broken, the leg of the cover may extend out from the rear of the armrest when the armrest is folded down. If the cover is cracked or broken, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Move the driver seat to the full forward position with the seat back full forward.
2. Place the center armrest/console in the down position.
3. Remove the screw securing the cover to the inertia latch.
4. Remove the upper and lower inertia latch covers.
5. Place the new upper latch cover **p/n 05017734AA**, onto the inertia latch upper arm with the rear strap around the post. Ensure that the check strap loops under the stud on the side of the lower stanchion/post and that the white slip cover is over the stud and under the check strap.
6. Open the lower inertia latch cover **p/n 05016165AB**, and install the cover onto the inertia latch upper arm working it around the latch bracket.
7. Align the lower inertia latch cover, upper inertia latch cover, and latch bracket to the screw hole on the arm.
8. Secure the cover with the screw and tighten the screw to 4.15 Nm (37 in. lbs.).
9. Inspect the inertia latch, covers, and screw for proper alignment. Perform a function check by moving the center armrest/console through its full range of travel checking for freedom of movement. Adjust the center armrest/console inertia latch covers as necessary.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: