REAR COMPART HARD TO CLOSE ADJ.ASSY/REPL WEATHERSTRIP

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

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992 "N" MODELS

CONDITION:

--------- Some owners of 1992 "N" cars 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 "N" Car 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 numbers follow:

22587372 - Pontiac (all models)

22587373 - Oldsmobile (all models)

22587374 - Buick (all models)

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Operation: C1280

Labour Time: 0.3 Hour

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