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Door - Excessive Closing Load

84jaguar01

NOVEMBER, 1984
ITEM: J84/54

SUBJECT: REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE BOLT

MODEL: XJ6 & VDP


On some Vehicles a foul condition can exist between the head of the rear door upper hinge center bolt and the inner hinge.

This condition can result in an excessive door closing load and possible B C post twisting and body and windnoise.

Rectification can be made by removing the bolt and grinding the bolt head to provide adequate clearance and refinishing with the appropriate body color. A shop time allowance of 0.25 hrs. is provided.