Rear Liftgate Power Lock Actuator - Inoperative/Noisy

Article No. 97-19-14

^ LOCKS-REAR LIFTGATE POWER LOCK ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE AND/OR NOISY OPERATION-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/97

^ POWER DOOR LOCKS-REAR LIFTGATE POWER LOCK ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE AND/OR NOISY OPERATION-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/97

LIGHT TRUCK: 1993-97 VILLAGER


ISSUE: The rear liftgate door lock actuator may be inoperative and/or is noisy during operation. This may be due to sheet metal bent in the liftgate resulting in a misalignment of the actuator.

ACTION: Straighten the sheet metal to realign the actuator. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.


SERVICE PROCEDURE


1. Using the 1997 Villager Service Manual, Section 01-05, remove the rear liftgate door panel.

2. Inspect the 25mm (1") hole in the sheet metal in the actuator mounting surface (Figure 1).

3. If the hole is bent or deformed in front of the rear hatch actuator, remove the actuator and use a suitable tool to flatten the sheet metal and replace the actuator.


4. If the sheet metal is not damaged and the actuator is inoperative, follow the diagnostics on Page 01-14A-3 of the 1997 Villager Service Manual.


5. Reinstall the liftgate door panel.


PART NUMBER PART NAME

F3XY-12431A38-D Actuator- Fixed window (1993-95)

F6XZ-12431A38-AE Actuator - Fixed window (1996-97)

F6XZ-12431A38-CA Actuator - Moveable Liftgate (1993-97)





OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION 971914A

DESCRIPTI6N Straighten Sheet Metal - Replace Actuator

TIME 0.7 Hr.


DEALER CODING


BASIC PART NO. 1640010

CONDITION CODE 02

OASIS CODES: 112000, 205000