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Rear Compartment Lid Hinge - Binding

Model Year: 1983

Bulletin No. 83-84

File in Group: Body

Number: 19

Date: March, '83
SUBJECT: REAR COMPARTMENT LID HINGE BINDING ON 1983 RIVIERAS

FIGURE 1:




A binding condition on rear compartment lid hinges may be encountered on certain 1983 Rivieras equipped with torque rods. The bind can often be found between the hinge arm and the hinge box on right and/or lift sides as indicated in Figure 1. This condition may be confused with weak torque rods.

Correct this condition by prying the hinge arm away from the hinge box as shown in illustration. Apply a heavy lube to surfaces.

Warranty Information

Labor Operation No. T0079

Labor Time 0.2 hr one or both sides

Trouble Code 92