Interior - Center Console Lid Latch Replacement
No: TSB-03-52A-001DATE: May, 2003
MODEL: 1997-2003 Diamante
SUBJECT:
CENTER CONSOLE LID LATCH REPLACEMENT
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This bulletin contains instructions for replacing the center console lid latch assembly on certain 1997 and all 1998 - 2003 Diamante vehicles. This latch was not previously available as a service part, requiring center console lid replacement in the event of latch malfunction. The latch can now be ordered separately and replaced without replacing the center console lid. Parts are now in stock at Mitsubishi Motors Parts Distribution Centers.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1997 - 2003 Diamante beginning with 6/1/97 vehicle production
NOTE: 1997 Diamante vehicles built before 6/1/97 have a center console lid without the cupholders which are a part of the console lid on later vehicles. The latch assembly and related procedures discussed in this bulletin do not apply to these early-production vehicles.
PROCEDURE
Center Console Lid Latch Replacement
1. Raise the center console lid and remove the two (2) screws from the lower side of the hinge
2. Remove the console lid assembly taking care when releasing the travel limit stays.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the lid surfaces place upside down on a clean dry work area.
3. Locate the six (6) retaining screw holes underneath the lid by feeling for the indentations in the foam strips. (Three screws per side)
4. Pierce the foam with a Phillips screwdriver at the indentations and remove the retaining screws.
5. Identify and remove the two (2) screws located in the recessed holes adjacent to each end of the hinge.
6. Carefully separate the two halves of the lid to expose the latch assembly.
7. Remove the four (4) latch retaining screws.
8. Remove the latch assembly.
9. To reassemble, replace the components in the reverse order of disassembly.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the genuine Mitsubishi Part listed below.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This bulletin is for information only, not warranty authorization.
