B150 1/2 Ton Van V8-318 5.2L (1985)
Sliding Door Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Sliding Side Door - Will Not Open
Models
1985 & 1986 Rear Wheel Drive Dodge Van & Wagon
Subject
Sliding Side Door That Will Not Open
Index
BODY
Date
December 20, 1985
No..
23-25-85
P-4783-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
A sliding side door that will not open on subject model vehicles may be the result of an unusual latch operating circumstance that can cause the latch
assembly to jam.
If the door is locked, and someone attempts to open it from the outside while another person on the inside simultaneously attempts to raise the lock
button, the latch could jam in the closed position. In some cases, the lock link tab might also be broken off.
If the handle has not been forced excessively, the door may be opened by depressing the lock button with the handle in the open position. This should
free the mechanism to allow the latch to open.
PARTS REQUIRED
1 Latch Assembly
PN 4354039
NOTE:
CURRENT LATCHES FROM THE PARTS DIVISION CONTAIN MODIFICATIONS TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL
JAMMING CONDITION.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
This procedure outlines replacing the latch assembly.
1.
Remove interior trim panel of sliding side door (see appropriate service manual).
2.
Remove latch remote locking control assembly (see appropriate service manual).
3.
Replace latch assembly with PN 4354039.
4.
Reinstall and adjust latch remote locking control assembly (see appropriate service manual).
5.
Verify proper operation.
6.
Reinstall interior trim panel.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Refer to Labor Operation Time Schedule for operation and time.
