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Trunk Lid - Appears Uneven When Open: Overview

NO: 23-42-97

GROUP: Body

DATE: Jul. 11, 1997

SUBJECT:
Trunk Lid Appears
Uneven When Open

MODELS:

1996 - 1997 (JX) Sebring Convertible

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The trunk lid appears uneven when open, this is due to one or more of the gas support rod attaching point fingers missing from the assembly.

DIAGNOSIS:

Inspect both gas support rods at each attaching point, if the support rod is detached or the support rod fingers are broken or missing, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 04724316AB Hinge, Trunk Lid (Right)
1 04724317AB Hinge, Trunk Lid (Left)
2 O4783O45AB Rod, Gas Support

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 23-40-01-92 0.8 Hrs.
Replace Left & Right Deck Lid Hinges
And Support Rods

23-70-63-90 0.6 Hrs.
Paint Hinges
Material Allowance $13.22.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part