Rear Hatch - Correcting A Latching Complaint

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FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I

SEC. A-8 PG. 110
ISSUE: 01/89-1105
SUBJECT: CORRECTING A LATCHING COMPLAINT

APPLICATION: ALL 900 3-DOOR MODELS
Proper operation of the rear hatch latch on 900 models depends upon correct adjustment of the latch and striker plate. The procedure detailed in this Service Information bulletin uses shim washers to improve the operation of the rear hatch latch.

Parts Required: Washer (2 req.) P/N 94 93 743
Hex nut, 4 mm P/N 80 74 098
Rear Hatch Adjustment Procedure

1. Inspect the fit of the rear hatch to the body. If necessary, adjust the hatch position at the hinges per S.I. 05/88-1055 (A-8, p.107).

2. Remove the parcel shelf.

3. Remove the rear hatch trim panel to gain access to the latch mechanism. If applicable, remove the cover over the latch.

FIGURE 1 - INSPECT THE STRIKER PLATE EDGE.:

4. Mark the position of the striker plate and remove it (Figure 1.)

5. Inspect the edge of the striker plate as shown in Figure 1. If the edge has a chamfer or has been damaged, install a new striker plate.

FIGURE 2 - THE DIMENSIONS OF WASHER P/N 94 93 743.:

FIGURE 3 - THE NEW WASHER LOCATION.:

6. Reinstall the striker plate.

7. Mark the position of the latch mechanism.

8. Remove the latch screws. Install a washer (P/N 94 93 743) on each screw between the hatch and the latch (Figure 3).

FIGURE 4 - THE LATCH IN THE LOCKED POSITION.:

9. Reinstall the latch.

10. Close the rear hatch. From inside the trunk check the following:

^ The latch is fully engaged against the striker plate (Figure 4).

FIGURE 5 - CENTER THE STRIKER PLATE LATCH (SHOWN FROM INSIDE TRUNK).:

^ The latch is centered relative to the striker plate (Figure 5).

^ Be sure there is clearance at the locations indicated in Figure 5.
11. If necessary, adjust the rear hatch as shown in S.I. 05/88-1055 (A-8, p. 107).

FIGURE 6 - THE ACTUATOR LINK-TOADJUSTING NUT CLEARANCE IS 1 MM.:

12. Open the rear hatch. Check that the clearance between the actuator link and adjusting nut is 1 mm (Figure 6). Adjust as necessary. Lock the adjusting nut in position with a 4 mm hex nut (P/N 80 74 098).
13. Reinstall the rear hatch latch mechanism cover (if applicable) and hatch trim panel.

14. Reinstall the parcel shelf.

Warranty Information: For warranty repairs, use Failure Coding 83418-22-0- 01-05. Labor allowance is Operation Number 83418 (0.2 hour) plus 0.2 hour straight time.