CONSOLE CUPHOLDER WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY (REPL. LATCH)
SUBJECT: CONSOLE CUPHOLDER WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY OR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED
MODELS AFFECTED: 1993 ELDORADOS AND SEVILLES EQUIPPED WITH ARMREST CUPHOLDER
Some 1993 Eldorados and Sevilles equipped with the armrest cupholder may experience a condition in which the cupholder may not properly latch (remain in the open position). This condition may be caused by a broken latch.
If this condition is encountered, replace the armrest cupholder latch, P/N 3544187, using the following procedure:
1. Remove bottom plate from cupholder by removing two screws from bottom plate bumper and disengaging bottom plate clips. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Remove armrest bun by removing four screws retaining bun to cupholder slide plate.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove cupholder from console.
3. Remove old latch assembly from cupholder by releasing latch tangs. Install new latch by snapping into position.
NOTE: Latch must be installed with the words "SOUTHCO LESTER PA," which are molded into the plastic latch body, facing upward. The latch will not operate properly if installed upside down.
4. Verify cupholder latch operation prior to installing armrest bun and bottom plate.
5. Install armrest bun and bottom plate.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
For warranty purposes use Labor Operation C2748 at .3 hour.
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