Accent GSI Coupe L4-1495cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Hatch Latch - Change/Diagnostics
Group: TRIM
Number: 98-80-003
Date: JANUARY, 1998
Model: 1998 TIBURON
1998 ACCENT 3-DOOR
Subject
1998 ACCENT & TIBURON REAR HATCH LATCH CHANGE
DESCRIPTION:
The 1998 Accent and Tiburon rear hatch latches feature a secondary latch position, similar to a passenger door latch. The luggage compartment light and
the "hatch ajar" light will be on only when the hatch is open, and will be off when the hatch is fully closed. However, if the hatch is secured in the
secondary latch position, both the luggage compartment light and the "hatch ajar" light will remain illuminated. Fully closing the hatch will turn the
lights off.
If the luggage compartment and "hatch ajar" lights are both illuminated, the hatch may be only partially closed. The hatch may be adjusted to reduce the
closing force necessary to fully latch.
Note:
The remote cable operated hatch release handle has been deleted and an outside release handle has been added to the rear hatch of the 1998 MY
Accent 3-door. See TSB # 97-80-002 for further details.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE:
1.
Close the hatch lightly to engage the secondary latch. Note if the luggage compartment and "hatch ajar" lights are illuminated. Then firmly close
the hatch to verify that the luggage compartment and "hatch ajar" lights turn off when the hatch is fully latched.
2.
Make adjustments, if necessary, to reduce the hatch closing effort. (See appropriate Shop Manual for adjustment instructions.)
EFFECTIVE DATE & VIN:
MODEL
EFFECTIVE DATE
EFFECTIVE VIN
1998 3-Door Accent
August 21, 1997
KMHVD21N5WU325960
1998 Tiburon
October 28, 1997
KMHJG34F8WU090799
PARTS INFORMATION:
1998 TIBURON
1998 ACCENT 3-DOOR
PART NAME
PART NUMBER
PART NUMBER
Striker Assy-Tailgate
81210-27010
81350-22220
Latch Assy-Tailgate
81230-27010
81730-22220
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Normal warranty operation codes and times apply.
