LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
Console: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Console Lid Won't Latch
Bulletin No.: 07-08-49-012
Date: August 16, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Front Floor Console Armrest Door or Lid May Not Latch (Inspect Latch, Spring Mounting Pins and Reinstall Spring)
Models:
2005-2008 Buick Allure (Canada Only), LaCrosse
with Front Floor Console Armrest (RPO AV8)
Condition
Some customers may comment that the console armrest door will not to latch.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the latch spring (1) inside the armrest lid assembly popping out of the mounting pins. This may result in loose spring
tension in the latch.
Correction
Inspect the console lid latch, spring mounting pins and reinstall the latch spring.
Inspect the console lid latch.
If the latch is damaged, replace the front console door/lid assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Rear Compartment Door Replacement in SI.
If the latch moves freely and is not damaged, proceed to the next step.
Remove the floor console hinge screws from the console armrest lid.
Position the armrest lid on a clean workbench with the latch side up.
Remove the eleven TORX(R) screws that secure the lid liner to the armrest cushion.
