DECK LID OPENS TOO FAST (INSTALL NEW SPRINGS)

SUBJECT: DECK LID OPENS TOO FAST (INSTALL NEW SPRINGS)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992 "E" AND "K" MODELS

Some 1992 Eldorados and Sevilles built before VIN breakpoints # 601716 and # 803793 respectively may experience a condition of deck lid opening too fast and/or high closing effort. This condition may be caused by excessive hinge spring tension.

To correct this condition replace the deck lid springs. Eldorado spring P/N is 3535696 and Seville spring P/N is 3535697 (two springs per car are required). Install per the following procedure:

IMPORTANT: It is necessary to install revised hinge bumper per Product Service bulletin 92-2-150 on 1992 Sevilles prior to the continuation of this bulletin.

1. Support deck lid to avoid dropping during adjustment.

2. Remove trunk trim side panels in order to access spring location bracket.

3. Disconnect spring at hinge bracket and at rear compartment bracket.

NOTE: Care must be taken when disconnecting and reinstalling the spring due to high spring tension.

4. New springs are to be installed in the most rearward notch on the hinge detent bracket.

5. Attach rear end of spring to rear compartment spring brackets located under the deck lid gutter.

6. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side.

7. Adjust the spring tension by using the three selective spring attachment detent locations on the deck lid hinge bracket. Start with the springs in the rearmost position, and adjust forward as required until the deck lid raises to the full open position by relocating one spring at a time.

NOTE: The deck lid should be adjusted so that the full open position is reached when deck lid latch is released.

8. Reinstall side panel trunk trim.

Parts are currently available from CANSPO.

For vehicles being repaired under warranty purposes, .3 hours for the right side and .3 hours for the left side.

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