Concorde V6-215 3.5L SOHC (1996)
Front Door Limiter: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 23-52-96B
Date: 961220
Door Check Straps - Snapping Noise When Cold
NO: 23-52-96 Rev. B
GROUP: Body
DATE: Dec. 20, 1996
SUBJECT:
Revised Door Check Straps
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-52-96 REV. A DATED SEP. 27, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. NEW PARTS HAVE BEEN ADDED AND ARE MARKED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MAY 15, 1996 (MDH 05-15-XX) WHEN REPLACING FRONT DOOR CHECK
STRAPS AND FEB. 16, 1996 (MDH 02-16-XX) WHEN REPLACING REAR DOOR CHECK STRAPS.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The door check straps may cause a snapping noise, and/or increased travel efforts after latch has been released. This condition is most likely to occur in
cold ambient temperatures. Revised check strap assemblies have been developed to correct these conditions.
PARTS REQUIRED:
**AR(1)
06504590
Screw, Check Strap To Hinge, (one per check strap)**
AR(2)
06504837AA
Screw, Check Strap To Door, (two per check strap)
1
04780384
Check Strap, R.F. Door
1
04780385
Check Strap, L.F. Door
1
04780260
Check Strap, R.R. Door
1
04780261
Check Strap, L.R. Door
NOTE:
NEW CHECK STRAP TO INNER DOOR SHEET METAL ATTACHING SCREWS, P/N 06504837AA, **AND CHECK STRAP TO HINGE
ATTACHING SCREW, P/N 06504590**, MUST BE USED WHEN INSTALLING NEW CHECK STRAPS.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installation of revised door check straps.
1.
Close door glass.
2.
Remove door trim panel.
3.
Remove screws holding check strap to door end frame **and discard**.
4.
Remove screw holding check strap to door hinge **and discard**.
5.
Separate check strap from vehicle.
6.
Place revised check strap in position on vehicle.
7.
Install screw, **p/n 06504590**, holding check strap to door hinge.
8.
Install screws, p/n 06504837AA, to hold check strap to door end frame.
9.
Install door trim panel.
