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Front Hood - Dents in Latch/Safety Catch Area


9220audi03

55-89-T04
Sep 89


80/90 All
M.Y- 1988


Front Hood - Dents In Hood Latch/Safety Catch Area, Dents From Hands


Cause:
A. Rubber buffers installed too high.

B. Lock pin spring too strong requiring excessive force to close front hood properly.

Production:
A. Installation corrected.

As of: February 1988
VIN: 89_JA280443

B. Installation of softer lock pin spring.

As of: May 1988
VIN: 89_JA395279





Service:
A. Check rubber buffers, P/N 171 823 499, (Sketch "A" arrow) for correct adjustment. Adjust buffers to achieve proper hood alignment and closing effort.

B. If necessary install soft lock pin spring, P/N 431 823 541 (Sketch "B").