Trunk Lid - Does Not Remain Fully Open

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Bulletin No. 016/91
Issued 10/16/91
Revised


Category
S


Applicable Model/s
1990-191 323/Protege


Subject
WEAK TRUNK LID SPRINGS


DESCRIPTION

The trunk lid on some 1990-'91 323/Protege models may not remain fully open due to the weight of the & lid and the strength of the trunk springs. If a customer expresses concem over this, install new (stronger) balance springs as described in this bulletin.


VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE

JM1BG22 * * M0235751 November 1, 1990





PARTS INFORMATION


REPAIR PROCEDURE

WARNING:
We recommend wearing safety goggles and using "Vise-Grips" when removing balance springs. Balance springs are under tension. If spring tension is suddenly released, damage to vehicle or personal injury may result.

Figure 1:

1. Replace balance spring. See page S-34 of the appropriate Workshop Manual. Figure 1.

Figure 2:

2. Adjust tension of the balance springs as shown. Figure 2.

3. If trunk lid still drops, move the right (passenger's side) spring to position "B" in the bracket.


WARRANTY IWORMATION

Warranty Type Code: A
Customer Connnent Code: 43
Damage Code: 9E
Part No. of Main Cause: B456 52 791 or B456 52 792
Quantity: 1
Operation No: S0507XRX
Labor Hour: 0.2 Hr.