Stratus L4-2.4L DOHC (1995)
This bulletin involves inspecting and repairing the remote deck lid release and valet lockout mechanism.
1.
A.
Repair or replace bent or disconnected cable. Cable should move freely in the casing when disconnected at both ends.
B.
Trim any excess sealer or carpet that interferes with the remote release handle or handle assembly.
C.
If the remote release handle is damaged from over pulling, replace with P/N 4814127.
D.
If the latch striker is rotated from its vertical position, adjust as necessary.
E.
Verify operation.
2.
A.
If remote release handle will not stay in the horizontal position replace with P/N 4814127. Verify operation.
3.
A.
Repair or replace bent cable. Cable should move freely in the casing when disconnected at both ends.
B.
If remote release handle stays in the up/open position refer to step # 1.
C.
If the valet lockout lever in the trunk is very loose (lack of detent) or lever tab is bent replace with P/N 4814385.
D.
If vehicle was built before Dec. 25, 1995 (MDH 12-25-XX), replace striker with P/N 4814385.
E.
If the latch striker is rotated from its vertical position, adjust as necessary.
F.
Verify operation.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
23-41-34-91
Inspect Cable, Carpet, Striker
1.1 Hrs.
and Handle - Replace Cable and
Handle, Includes Adjust or
Replace Striker.
23-41-34-92
Inspect Cable, Carpet, Striker
1.1 Hrs.
and Handle - Replace Cable,
Includes Adjust or Replace
Striker.
23-41-34-93
Inspect Cable, Carpet, Striker
0.5 Hrs.
and Handle - Replace Handle,
Includes Adjust or Replace
Striker.
23-41-34-94
Inspect Cable, Carpet, Striker
0.5 Hrs.
and Handle - Replace or Adjust
Striker Only
FAILURE CODE:
P8 - New Part
