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Hood Hinge Rattle (Install Spring Washer)

Subject:Hood Hinge Rattle (Install Spring Washer)

Models:1995-2004 Chevrolet S-10
1995-2005 Chevrolet Blazer
1995-2004 GMC Sonoma
1995-2005 GMC Jimmy
1996-2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
(Plant Codes 8 and K)



This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-63-001A (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).


Condition

Some customers may comment on a rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the hood hinge areas. This noise may often be mistaken for a loose shock absorber. The rattle may be heard when driving over rough roads and is most noticeable when the road surface creates a side-to-side vehicle motion.

Cause

Excessive clearance at the hood hinge attaching bolt may cause this condition. The excessive clearance allows the hood hinge to make metal contact with the hood hinge bracket, which produces a rattling noise.

Correction


Object Number: 776550  Size: MF

Important: For additional information, see the Body Front End subsection of the Body and Accessories Section of the appropriate Service Manual.

  1. Remove the hood hinge attaching bolt (1).
  2. Install a spring washer (2) on the bolt as shown in above illustration.
  3. Install the bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

12383460

Washer - Hood Hinge

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B1953

Hinge, Hood Rattle (Right or Left) - Install Washer

0.3 hr

B1954

Hinges, Hood Rattle (Both) - Install Washers

0.4 hr