Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Console: Customer Interest
Center Armrest/Console - Upper Latch Cover Broken
NO: 23-31-97
GROUP: Body
DATE: May 16, 1997
SUBJECT:
Center Armrest/Console Upper Inertia Latch Cover Broken
MODELS:
1997 (AN) Dakota
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The center armrest/console upper inertia latch cover (driver side hinge cover) is broken.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the center armrest/console upper inertia latch/hinge cover (Figure 1) on the driver side of the armrest at the rear flange and internal check strap
for a cracked or broken condition. If the cover is cracked or broken, the arm rest may bind or stick when raising or lowering the armrest. Additionally, if
the cover is broken, the leg of the cover may extend out from the rear of the armrest when the armrest is folded down. If the cover is cracked or broken,
perform the following Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04883530AA
Cover, Center Armrest/Console Upper Inertia Latch
AR (1)
04883531AA
Cover, Center Armrest/Console Lower Inertia Latch
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the center armrest/console upper inertia latch cover. Some vehicle may also have the lower cover broken which will
require replacement.
1.
Move the driver seat to a full forward position with the seat back full forward.
2.
Place the center armrest/console in the down position.
3.
Remove the screw securing the cover to the inertia latch.
4.
Remove the upper and lower inertia latch covers.
5.
Place the new upper latch cover, p/n 04883530AA, onto the inertia latch upper arm with the rear strap around the post. Ensure that the check strap
loops under the stud on the side of the lower stanchion/post.
