S-Type (X200) V8-4.0L (AJ28) (2001)
Ash Tray: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Ash Tray Latch Malfunction
S501-07
S-Type
DATE 03/01
MODEL
2000-01 MY
S-TYPE
VIN
L00001-L86902
Ashtray Latch Malfunction - Revised Latch - Replacement Procedure
Issue:
Some 2000-01 MY S-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN range may experience customer complaints of the ashtray not functioning correctly.
A revised ashtray latch has been introduced into production from VIN L86902. This latch can be installed on cars prior to this VIN that experience this
customer complaint.
Action:
On a customer complaint basis only, the following Workshop Procedure should be followed to rectify the above concern:
WORKSHOP PROCEDURE
1.
Disconnect the vehicle battery (See Workshop Manual, JTIS CD ROM, section 414-01, SRO 86.15.01).
2.
Remove the console for access. (See Workshop Manual, JTIS CD ROM section 501-12, SRO 76.25.01).
3.
Turn the console assembly over, to expose the ashtray mounting.
Caution:
Ensure the console is placed on a suitable work surface before beginning with the procedure.
4.
Remove the ashtray-securing screws and withdraw the ashtray from the console assembly (Illustration 1).