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Doors, Front - May Not Stay Open On Slight Grades

File in Section: 10 - Body

Bulletin No.: 43-10-43A

Date: February, 1995

SUBJECT:
Front Doors May not stay Open on Slight Grades (Replace Door Springs)

MODELS:
1994-95 Cadillac Concours, DeVille

This bulletin is being revised to add the 1995 model year. Please discard bulletin number 431043 (Group Reference 10 - Body).

CONDITION

Some owners may comment that the front doors may not stay open on slight grades.

CAUSE

Condition is due to insufficient strength in the door spring.

CORRECTION

Replace the doors springs, P/N 20572700, in both front doors using special tool J 36604-1.

Procedure

1. Paint new springs.

2. Install tool in far coils of spring:

a. Tool adjustment may be necessary.

b. Use mallet, it required.

3. Tighten nut on tool.

4. Remove spring with tool.

5. Remove spring from tool:

a. Loosen nut.

b. Remove spring.

6. Insert new spring onto tool.

7. Tighten nut.

8. Install.

9. Loosen nut.

10. Remove tool.

11. Touch up paint.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

B4050 (Right Side) Use published labor

B4051 (Left Side) operation time.