80 Quattro L5-2309cc 2.3L SOHC (NG) (1988)
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Hood Latch Release: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Hood - Dents in Latch/Safety Catch Area
55-89-T04
Sep 89
80/90 All
M.Y- 1988
Front Hood - Dents In Hood Latch/Safety Catch Area, Dents From Hands
Cause:
A.
Rubber buffers installed too high.
B.
Lock pin spring too strong requiring excessive force to close front hood properly.
Production:
A.
Installation corrected.
As of: February 1988
VIN: 89_JA280443
B.
Installation of softer lock pin spring.
As of: May 1988
VIN: 89_JA395279
Service:
A.
Check rubber buffers, P/N 171 823 499, (Sketch "A" arrow) for correct adjustment. Adjust buffers to achieve proper hood alignment and closing
effort.
B.
If necessary install soft lock pin spring, P/N 431 823 541 (Sketch "B").
