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1 of 2 ©2007 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved Service Bulletin American Honda Motor Co., Inc. * non-ABS models with VIN before 1HFSC47**8A702181* ABS models with VIN before 1HFSC47**8A701581** denotes trim level and check digit Repair Summary Model YearsTrunk Opener UnitPreviously Replaced?Experienced Left SaddlebagOpener Green Snap Breakage?Repair Instructions2001 – 2004NoYesInstall the new trunk opener unit & the new left opener rodand blue snap. Follow the Trunk Opener Removal/Installationinstructions in the GL1800 Service Manual. (Template G15A)YesYesInstall the new left opener rod and blue snap.(Template G15B)2005 – 2007N/AYesInstall the new left opener rod and blue snap.(Template G15B)2008 within affectedVIN range *N/AYesInstall the new left opener rod and blue snap.(Template G15B) Some owners of 2001-2008 Gold Wings may experi-ence trouble opening the trunk or saddlebag lids whenthe applicable latch lever is pulled. Most of the prob-lems are with the left saddlebag opener.In 2004, a Service Bulletin was issued providing instruc-tions for installing a new trunk opener unit for customerscomplaining of a problem opening the left saddlebag lid.The new trunk opener unit, which strengthened the latchmechanism for the left saddlebag, became a standardpart beginning with the 2005 Gold Wings