Trunk - Deck Lid Release Handle High Effort

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Bulletin Number: 92-10-46
Reference Number: 231009R
Publish Date: 3/92


Subject: DECK LID RELEASE HANDLE HIGH EFFORTS (REPLACE DECK LID RELEASE CABLE)

Models
Affected: 1992 GRAND AM MODELS


Condition: High release efforts at the deck lid release handle due to extra cable length and improper lubrication.

Correction: Replace deck lid cable with P/N 16626781.

Procedure: Remove or Disconnect

1. Left carpet retainer.





2. Cable (2) from rear compartment lock release assembly (Figure 1).
3. Rear seat cushion and seatback.
4. Left rear compartment trim panel.
5. Clips (1) (Figure 1).





6. Lockout assembly from rear compartment lock (Figure 2).
7. Tie a string to lock release cable and pull cable out of rear compartment lid. Allow an ample amount of string for feeding a new cable back through lid.

Install or Connect

1. Tie string in deck lid to the new release cable and pull cable through until it is within the lid. Attach lockout assembly to lock assembly.
2. Clips (1)
3. Route cable through passenger compartment.
4. Rear compartment trim panel.
5. Rear seat cushion and seatback.
6. Carpet retainer.
7. Cable (2) to rear compartment lock release assembly.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Labor Operation Number: B5470
Labor Time: .8 Hours