HOOD WOBBLES WHEN OPEN DUE TO LOOSE HINGE PIVOT BOLTS

Models Affected: 1988-89 SUNBIRD

Some 1988-89 Sunbirds may have hood bolts that have insufficient loctite and could loosen. This will allow the hood to have a loose wobbly feel when opened. This condition has been corrected in production at the following VIN breakpoints:

LE 1G2JB11K8K7594520 4/14/89 Lordstown SE 1G2JD11KXK7598224 4/22/89 Lordstown GT 1G2JU11M4K7598219 4/14/89 Lordstown

To repair this condition, install new hinge pivot bolts, part number 22548097. Parts are currently available through GMSPO. Refer to the illustration for identification (the new bolt has a hex head).

Warranty Information:

Labor Operation Number: T4654 Labor Time : 0.4 hrs both

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