TSB_BOD208

GROUP
BOD
MODEL
Multiple Listed
Models
NUMBER
208
DATE
June 2020
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
PARTIAL REPAIR – TRUNK LATCH
SUBJECT:
This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a partial repair on the trunk latch base sub
assembly on the specific models listed below, which may exhibit a difficult to close/latch
concern with the trunk lid. Failure to follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin can result in a
warranty claim chargeback for unnecessary replacement of the complete trunk lid latch
assembly.
Model Year
Model
2017 - 2018
Forte (YDm)
2017 - 2018
Rio (SC)
2016 - 2020
Optima (JF/JFa)
2012 - 2017
Rio (UB)
Doors
4 Door Models Only
Note: 5 Door vehicles are not included in this partial repair
Power Trunk Latch Assembly Shown
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
Circulate To:
X General Manager

X Service Advisors

X Technicians

X Service Manager

X Parts Manager

X Body Shop Manager 
X Fleet Repair

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PARTIAL REPAIR – TRUNK LATCH
SUBJECT:
Repair Procedure:
1. Optima (JF/JFa), Forte (YDm),
and Rio (SC):
Remove the trunk lid latch assembly (A)
by referring to the “Body (Interior and
Exterior) → Trunk Lid → Trunk Lid Latch
→ Repair procedures” chapter in the
applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
Rio (UB):
Remove the trunk lid latch assembly (A)
by referring to the “Body (Interior and
Exterior) → Exterior → Trunk Lid →
Repair procedures (Trunk Lid Latch
Replacement” chapter in the applicable
Shop Manual on KGIS.
A
Note: Optima (JFa) is shown for demonstration
purpose only throughout the outlined procedure.
 IMPORTANT
Replace the trunk latch base sub assembly (B) with the improved part. Reuse
the actuator/motor housing sub assembly (D). One (1) of the four (4) retaining
screws is partially threaded; see notice below.
2.
Remove the four (4) trunk latch (A) base
sub assembly (B) screws (C) and
separate the actuator/motor housing sub
assembly (D) from the base sub
assembly.
D
C
B
A
Note: Discard the removed base sub assembly (B).
 NOTICE
Optima (JFa) and Rio (UB, SC) one (1) of the (4) screw has a long shank and is
partially threaded. Forte (YDm) has 5 identical screws (not shown).
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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PARTIAL REPAIR – TRUNK LATCH
SUBJECT:
3.
Assemble the trunk latch assembly using
the new base sub assembly (B) in the
same reverse order of removal.
E
 NOTICE
Ensure that no foreign materials
exist or enter the terminals (E)
of the actuator/motor (D) or the
new base (B) sub assembly.
D
B
 IMPORTANT
Install the one (1) screw with the
long shank that is partially
threaded in the same location.
4.
E
Install the trunk latch assembly (A) to the
trunk lid in the same reverse order of
removal.
A
5a. Ensure that the trunk lid latch operates
normally.
A
5b. Ensure that the trunk lid lamp operates
normally.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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PARTIAL REPAIR – TRUNK LATCH
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Year Range
Forte (YDm)
2017- 2018
Rio (SC)
2017- 2018
Optima (JF/JFa)
2016 - 2020
Rio (UB)
2012 - 2017
REQUIRED PART:
Model
Part Name
P/N
Forte
(YDm)
Forte YDm
Rio
(SC)
Trunk Latch
Base Sub
Assembly
Optima
(JF/JFa)
Figure
Qty.
81231
A7000FFF
Manual Operation
81231
1R020FFF
Electric Operation
81231
C1000FFF
Combo Operation
1
81230
D4000FFF
Rio
(UB)
Comments
Electric Operation
81230
1W010FFF
Manual Operation
81230
1W030FFF
Electric Operation
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: I21 C Code: ZZ6
Model
Claim
Type
Causal
P/N
Repair
Description
Qty.
JF/JFa
YDm
(4D)
UB
W
Refer to
EPC
0
Trunk Lid Latch
Base Sub Assembly
Replacement
SC
(4D)
Labor Op
Code
Op
Time
Replacement
P/N
81230F04
0.4
M/H
81230 D4000FFF
81231F03
0.3
M/H
81230F03
0.3
M/H
81231F01
0.4
M/H
81231 A7000FFF
81231 1R020FFF
81230 1W010FFF
81230 1W030FFF
Qty.
1
81231 C1000FFF
Note: Failure to follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin can result in a warranty
claim chargeback for unnecessary replacement of the complete trunk lid latch assembly.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: BOD208 Multiple Models June 2020