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.