Hood Protector/Front Seat Recliner Handle
83renault23E024
MARCH 1983
L42-M42
DETACHABLE COMPONENTS Attention: Workshop, Parts Department
1. HOOD PROTECTOR INSTALLATION
2. FRONT SEAT RECLINER HANDLE
1. HOOD PROTECTOR INSTALLATION
A plastic protector plate has been added to the underside of the hood on California L42-M42 models built after VIN 1AXXXXXXXX178832 with an automatic transmission. The plate prevents the hood from being damaged (dimpled) by the throttle position potentiometer during rail shipment or whenever excessive force is used to close the hood.
The protector plate may also be installed on California L42-M42 models with automatic transmission built prior to the indicated VIN during normal maintenance or PDI operations.
PROTECTOR PLATE LOCATION:
PROCEDURE
1. Mark the protector plate location using the two tabs on the underside of the hood for reference (see illustration). Clean the plate location area after marking the location.
NOTE: On models without hood insulation, attach the protector plate directly to the hood. On models with hood insulation, attach the plate directly to the insulation.
2. Apply a thin coat of 3M Fast Tack Trim Adhesive 08031, or equivalent, to both the protector plate and plate location area on the hood or hood insulation. Allow the adhesive to dry for about 60 seconds before attaching the protector plate to the hood or hood insulation.
PARTS
Description Quantity Part Number
PROTECTOR PLATE, Hood 1 89 83 100 008
(California Only)
S.R.T. INFORMATION
Operation S.R.T.
Operation Description T.I.C. Number
CO. PLATE, HOOD PROTECTOR - 4-834 4999 0.3
INSTALL
2. FRONT SEAT RECLINER HANDLE
An improved front seat recliner handle has been incorporated into production of L42-M42 models. The new handle is also available for service replacement use. Whenever it is necessary to replace the recliner handle on an L42-M42 model, install the improved handle as follows.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the old handle by pulling it straight out and off the handle shaft.
2. Install the new handle by pressing it into place on the handle shaft.
PARTS
Description Quantity Part Number
HANDLE, FRONT SEAT RECLINER
Driver Seat 1 89 35 003 686
Passenger Seat 1 89 35 002 930
S.R.T. INFORMATION
Operation Description T.I.C. Operation Number S.R.T.
CO. HANDLE, FRONT SEAT RECLINER - 7-550 7999 0.2
REPLACE