Grand AM V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M (1994)
Hood: Technical Service Bulletins
Hood - Removal Without Breaking MIG Welds
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 23-10-71
Date: November, 1994
Subject:
Section 10-5 - Body Front End - Hood Removal without Breaking MIG Welds
Models:
1993-95
Buick Skylark
1993-95
Oldsmobile Achieva
1993-95
Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin is being revised to include the 1994-95 model years. Previous divisional publication numbers were:
Buick
93-10-9
GM of Canada
93-10-601
Oldsmobile
93-U-15
Pontiac
93-10-12
This bulletin is to discourage technicians from breaking the MIG welds on the upper (right and left) hood hinges to remove the hood.
Some of the above vehicles were produced with a single 6 mm (1/4 inch) MIG weld attaching each of the upper hood hinges to the hood.
Hood
Remove or Disconnect
1. Raise hood. Install protective covering over fenders to prevent damage to paint.
2. Engine compartment lamp (if applicable).
3. Top vent grille panel.
4. Hood open assist rods (if applicable).
