Liberty Sport 4WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Seat Latch: Customer Interest
Interior - High Left Rear Seat Back Latching Effort
NUMBER: 23-025-02
GROUP: Body
DATE: Jun. 10, 2002
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS
BULLETIN UNTIL JUN. 24, 2002.
SUBJECT:
Left Rear Seat Back Requires Higher Closing Effort To Latch
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the left rear seat back latch bumper plate
MODELS:
2002 (KJ) Liberty / Cherokee
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 01, 2002 (MDH 0201XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a need to increase the effort required to latch the left side rear seat back. The left side is the smaller (40%) seat back
section of the rear folding seat. The effort used to close/latch the smaller rear seat back may increase with colder temperatures.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer experiences the above condition perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Fold left rear seat back forward (down).
2.
Remove the plastic trim panel, that covers the latch/lock bumper plate, from the seat back. Fold back the seat back material so that it is out of the
way.
