Trunk - Inside Latch Release Kits Available
No: TSB-01-42A-001DATE: February, 2001
MODEL: See Below
SUBJECT:
INSIDE TRUNK LID LATCH RELEASE KITS
FOR CONFINEMENT WITHIN TRUNK
This bulletin supersedes and replaces bulletin TSB-00-42A-006 (issued August 2000) for the 1999-2001 Galant.
In addition to the Galant kit described in the original bulletin, this bulletin includes new kit part numbers for the 1997-2001 Diamante, 2001 Eclipse Spyder and 1997-2001 Mirage.
PURPOSE
Inside trunk lid latch kits are available for certain Mitsubishi vehicles to deal with confinement within the trunk. This bulletin summarizes the contents of these kits and list part numbers for each available kit.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
There is always the possibility that someone, particularly a child, could be locked in the trunk of a vehicle. Mitsubishi is now making available kits to add a trunk latch kit which can be released from inside the trunk. Each kit comes with detailed installation instructions as well as an inside trunk latch owner's manual to explain operation of the inside latch release.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1997-2001 Diamante
2001 Eclipse Spyder
1999-2001 Galant
1997-2001 Mirage
PROCEDURE
Each kit includes complete instructions for installation. Each kit is slightly different, so be sure to use the installation instructions included in the kit.
PARTS INFORMATION
Kits are available from your PDC. Order by part number. Each kit contains a new trunk latch, an inside release, and all necessary related hardware (harnesses, cables, fasteners, & brackets for some cars), plus an owner's manual and installation instructions.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Installation costs for the Inside Trunk Latch Release Kit is the customer's responsibility. No vehicle warranty coverage applies.