200 Quattro Wagon L5-2226cc 2.22L SOHC Turbo (MC) (1989)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Customer Interest
Rear LId - Gas Filled Struts
GROUP: 55
NUMBER: 91-04
DATE: June 30, 1991
SUBJECT:
Rear Lid Gas-filled Struts - Retrofit Installation
MODEL(S):
100/200/Quattro 1989-1991 M.Y.
V8 Quattro 1990 M.Y.
CONDITION:
Rear lid tension springs have become weak, and will not hold trunk open even when set into last adjustment hole (arrow)
PRODUCTION:
100/200/Quattro - no change
V8 - tension springs replaced with gas filled struts,
As of: July 1990 VIN 4C-MN000318
SERVICE:
Replace original rear lid tension springs with gas filled struts.
Note
Zone/DSM approval is required before performing this repair.
CAUTION
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest information.
Parts required
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raise and support rear lid in fully open position
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remove both tension springs