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Trunk - Lid Does Not Latch Properly

Bulletin: 92-10-63
Date: Oct. '92
Ref.No.: 92-302-10
Corp.Ref.No.: 231055

SUBJECT:
LID DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY (ADD REINFORCEMENT PLATE)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1992 ROADMASTER SEDANS WITH AUTOMATIC TRUNK PULLDOWN (RPO A91)

CONDITION:

Some owners of 1992 Roadmasters with electronic deck lid closing option (RPO A91) may comment the lid does not latch properly.

CORRECTION:

Add reinforcement plate at striker location and check for proper alignment of the striker to the pull down unit and adjust as required.





Fabricate from aluminum stock 1.5 mm thick a reinforcement plate as illustrated on the attached templet.

Remove all sharp edges and burrs from finished plate. Paint fabricated plate to match interior of deck lid.

Remove striker and install plate on striker bolts and striker over plate. Torque nuts to 10 N-m (89 lb.in.).

NOTE:
Owners should be instructed that it is not necessary to slam deck lid down when closing. Simply bring lid down to make contact with actuator and lid will close.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation: T1887
Labor Time: 0.6 hr.