Ninety-Eight V6-3.8L VIN K (1995)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Customer Interest
Rear Compartment Lid - Does Not Stay Open
FILE IN SECTION: 10 - Body
BULLETIN NO.: 53-15-11
DATE: July, 1995
SUBJECT:
Rear Compartment Lid Does Not Stay Open (Adjust Torque Rods)
MODELS:
1994-95 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
with Rear Compartment Lid Torque Rod System
CONDITION
Some owners may comment that the rear compartment lid may drift down when the vehicle is parked on an incline or if a strong wind catches the lid.
CAUSE
The initial setting of the rear compartment lid torque rods does not provide sufficient tension to hold the rear compartment lid in the open position.
CORRECTION
Adjust rear compartment lid torque rods using torque rod adjustment tool, J 41358-1, to increase torque rod output. Refer to Figure 1.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Labor Time
B5463 (Right)
Use published labor operation time.
B5464 (Left)
Use published labor operation time.
