I/P COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH EFFORT (REPLACE DOOR LATCH)

SUBJECT: INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH EFFORT (REPLACE GLOVE BOX LATCH/RIGHT DOOR BUMPER)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992 "H" MODEL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

CONDITION:

---------- Some 1992 Bonneville models may exhibit a high effort operation of the instrument panel compartment door latch.

CAUSE:

------ The latch opening effort is very sensitive to latch and striker adjustments. If the compartment door contacts either the right or left bumpers, the latch is difficult to operate.

CORRECTION:

----------- To correct this condition, the following steps must be performed:

1. On VIN 1200800 and prior, replace the glove box latch.

Use the following appropriate latch part number:

25535587 - Graphite, 25559658 - Dk. Sapphire,

25559659 - Dk. Beige and 25559660 - Garnet Red.

On VIN 1200282 and prior, replace the right door bumper, part number 25601814.

2. Remove the instrument panel compartment, six attaching screws and the compartment (box).

3. Loosen the hinge to instrument panel (six screws) just enough to pull the hinge and door ahead approximately 2mm.

4. Close the door gently and check effort.

5. Reposition the hinge as necessary, until the effort is acceptable. Hinge holes may be slotted slightly, if necessary, to get proper operation.

6. Tighten hinge screws securely after proper operation is achieved.

7. Install the instrument panel compartment box.

8. Check for proper contact of the compartment door to the bumpers by placing a piece of paper over each bumper, then close the door. The paper should not pull out. If the paper pulls out, adjust the striker position to achieve contact on both bumpers.

NOTE: Do not use oil or grease to lubricate the instrument panel compartment door latch, as damage to the latch or plastic components may result.

If repair is being performed under warranty use:

Labour Time: 0.3 hr.

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