Sunfire L4-138 2.3L DOHC VIN D MFI (1995)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Customer Interest
Rear Compartment Lid Latch - Difficult to Unlock/Open
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 83-15-22
Date: December, 1998
Subject:
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lid Latch Difficult to Unlock/Open
(Inspect/Replace Cable and Secure with Strap)
Models:
1995-99 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-99 Pontiac Sunfire
without RPO AUO (Remote Keyless Entry System)
Condition
Some customers may comment that the rear compartment (trunk) lid is difficult to unlock with the key.
Cause
The tab on the cable assembly that secures it to the latch assembly may have broken. When this occurs, the cable may disengage from the latch.
Correction
Using the following procedure, inspect the tab on the cable assembly for signs of breakage. Replace the cable assembly if the tab is broken. If the tab is
not broken, reinstall the cable to the latch. Secure the cable to the latch assembly with plastic strap.
Service Procedure
1.
Open the rear compartment lid to access the latch on the inside.
2.
Remove the fastener securing the cable to the latch (see Figure 1).
