LW2 V6-3.0L VIN R (2000)
Trunk / Liftgate Lock Cylinder: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Liftgate Lock Cylinder Connector Incompatibility
BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-48
ISSUE DATE: October, 2001
CATEGORY TYPE: Electrical - 10
CATEGORY: Locks and Security
CORPORATION NO.: 01-08-64-013
SUBJECT:
New Design Liftgate Lock Cylinder Case Connector Does Not Mate With Existing Liftgate Wiring Harness Connector (Replace Liftgate Wiring Harness
Connector with New Design Connector Replacement Pack)
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 L-Series Wagons
CONDITION:
New design wagon liftgate lock cylinder case P/N 22689998, will not mate with the existing liftgate wiring harness connector.
CAUSE:
This condition is caused by an introduction of a new design connector between the liftgate wiring harness and the micro-switch located in the liftgate
lock cylinder case.
CORRECTION:
Replace liftgate wiring harness connector with new design connector replacement pack P/N 21022284.
PROCEDURE:
1.
Remove liftgate lock cylinder case. Refer to "Liftgate Lock Assembly" removal procedure in the Locks and Security of the 2000 Body/Electrical
Volume II Service Manual.
2.
Locate and cut existing liftgate lock connector (BLK 2-way) from liftgate wiring harness.
3.
Cut replacement connector (GRA 2-way) wires to length.
IMPORTANT:
Saturn recommends that approved Packard Electric Crimp and Seal Splice Sleeves (or equivalent) be used.
4.
Splice wires into liftgate wiring harness.
4.1
Remove insulation from both ends, recommended strip length is 9.5 mm (3/8 in.). Caution must be used to prevent cutting the wire strands.
Locate new splice a minimum of 40 mm (1-1/2 in.) from an outlet or other splice.