Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 23-12-99
Date: 990423
Center Console/Armrest Cover - Will Not Latch
NUMBER: 23-12-99
GROUP: Body
DATE: April 23, 1999
SUBJECT:
Center Console/Armrest Cover Will Not Latch
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves removing and installing a new center console/armrest latch assembly.
MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (AN) Dakota
1998 - 1999 (DN) Durango
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH FRONT SEAT (EQUIPPED WITH THE FRONT
CENTER CONSOLE/ARMREST) BUILT AFTER OCTOBER 13, 1997 (MDH 1O13XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Center console/armrest will not latch.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Place the center console/armrest in the down position.
2.
Open and close the center console/armrest. Proceed to the next step it the center console/armrest does not latch when closed.
3.
Open the center console/armrest lid and remove the two screws attaching the latch bezel cover (Figure 1), then remove the latch cover bezel and
latch button.
4.
Check the alignment of the lid latch striker with the latch for proper alignment. If the striker and latch do not mate properly, the lid hinge is
probably sprung and will require replacement. If the latch and striker line up properly, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05015638AA
Center Console/Armrest Latch Repair Kit
Includes:
(1) Latch Assembly
(2) Rivets
(1) Latch Button
(1) Latch Bezel
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
