Deck Lid Not Flush With Left Hand Quarter Panel (Install Struts, Repalce Right Deck Lid Hinge)
| Subject: | Deck Lid Not Flush With Left Hand Quarter Panel (Install Struts, Replace Right Deck Lid Hinge) |
| Models: | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible & Z06 |
Condition
Some customers may comment that the deck lid is not flush with the left-hand quarter panel when it is closed.
Cause
The single strut used on the left hand side of some 2003 models may cause the deck lid to not be flush with the quarter panel.
Correction
Open the deck lid and inspect the right hinge for the ball stud provision that allows for installation of a strut. If the ball studs are missing, replace the right hinge with P/N 10426104, hinge assembly. Remove the single strut from the left side hinge. Install the struts, P/N 10278149, on the left and the right deck lid hinges. The replacement hinge and struts were used on 2002 models.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
10278149 | Strut- Rear Compartment Lid | 2 |
10426104 | Hinge - Rear Compartment Lid RH Side | 1 |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
B5430 | Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid - R Or Replace | 0.7 hr |
B5450 | Support, Rear Compartment Lid And/Or Tail Gate/Liftgate Counterbalance (Gas Tube) - Replace | 0.5 hr |
