Trunk - Lid High Closing Effort

Bulletin Number: 92-10-65
Reference Number: 231045
Publish Date: 10/92

Subject:
HIGH REAR COMPARTMENT CLOSING EFFORTS (ADJUST LOCK ASSEMBLY AND/OR REPLACE WEATHERSTRIP)

Models Affected:
1992 GRAND AM MODELS

CONDITION:

Some owners of 1992 Grand Am models may comment on high rear compartment closing effort.

CAUSE:

Mis-alignment of lock assembly to striker and/or high compression forces of weatherstrip.

CORRECTION:

1. Adjust lock assembly to striker.
2. If excessive closing forces exist, replace rear compartment weatherstrip referencing the 1992 Grand Am Service Manual.
3. Readjust lock assembly to striker if required. Efforts will decrease approximately 25 percent after rear compartment lid is closed for 24 hours.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Rear Compartment Weatherstrip part number is 22587372 for all models.

LABOR OPERATION NUMBER:
C1280

LABOR TIME:
0.3 Hour