Outside Hatch Release Handle - Addition
Group: TRIMNumber: 98-80-006
Date: APRIL, 1998
Model: 1998 ELANTRA WAGON
Subject:
ADDITION OF ELANTRA WAGON HATCH RELEASE HANDLE
DESCRIPTION:
An outside release handle has been added to the rear hatch of the 1998 MY Elantra wagon. The key lock function has been changed to engage/disengage the handle. The exterior and interior trim panels have been changed to fit the new parts. The remote cable-operated hatch release handle (located next to the fuel filler door release handle on 1997 Elantras) has been deleted.
OPERATION PROCEDURE:
Manual Rear Hatch Operation:
1. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the rear hatch.
2. Pull on outside release handle, located behind the trim piece above the license plate, to release the latch and raise the hatch manually.
3. Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the rear hatch.
Power Rear Hatch Operation:
^ The hatch locking/unlocking is controlled by the door central locking/unlocking system. When the power door locks are locked/unlocked at the driver's door (or through the optional security system*) the hatch outside release handle is locked/unlocked.
^ When the key is used at the hatch to lock or unlock the hatch, only the hatch release handle is affected.
Note
1) Power locks are standard on GLS models only.
2) *The security system must have the remote entry option and the vehicle must have power door locks for the security system to lock/unlock the hatch outside release handle.
EFFECTIVE PRODUCTION DATE: February 11, 1998