Civic Hatchback L4-1.5L SOHC (VTEC) (1995)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Trunk Hard To Open With Key
Bulletin No.
93-002
Issue Date
NOV. 7, 1994
Model [NEW]
1992 - 95
CIVIC
Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED
File Under
BODY
Civic Trunk Hard to Open With Key
(Supersedes 93-002, dated January 15, 1993)
SYMPTOM
Excessive turning force is required to open the trunk with the key.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The trunk latch has improper clearance.
VEHICLES AFFECTED [NEW]
4-door:
1992
- ALL
1993
- ALL
1994 DX, LX - Thru VIN 1HGEG8...RL023648
1995 DX, LX - Thru VIN JHMEG8...55007277
1995 EX
- Thru VIN JHMEH9...SS003300
2-door:
1993
- ALL
1994
- Thru VIN 2HGEJ...RH518392
1994 DX
- Thru VIN 1HGEJ2...RL010397
PARTS INFORMATION [NEW]
Trunk Latch:
P/N 74851-SR4-023, H/C 4585386
Striker Shims:
1.0 mm - P/N 83307-SD2-900, H/C 2321222
2.0 mm - P/N 83307-SD2-000, H/C 2321214
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the trunk latch with the part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
1.
Remove the three mounting screws from the trunk latch.