Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Arm Rest: Customer Interest
Center Armrest/Console - Binds/Sticks
NUMBER: 23-006-01
GROUP: Body
DATE: April 13, 2001
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-24-98, DATED JUNE 19, 1998, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1998 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-99003. ALL
REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS AND CHANGES TO THE
PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Center Armrest/Console Upper Inertia Latch Cover Broken
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the center armrest/console upper **and lower** inertia latch cover.
MODELS:
1997 - **2001**
(AN)
Dakota
1998 - **2001**
(DN)
Durango
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE 40-20-40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT (SALES CODE CBE).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The center armrest/console upper inertia latch cover (driver side hinge cover) is broken.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the center armrest/console upper inertia latch/hinge cover on the driver side of the armrest (Fig. 1) at the rear flange and internal check strap for a
cracked or broken condition. If the cover is cracked or broken, the arm rest may bind or stick when raising or lowering the armrest. Additionally, it the
cover is broken, the leg of the cover may extend out from the rear of the armrest when the armrest is folded down. If the cover is cracked or broken,
perform the Repair Procedure.
