Silhouette V6-191 3.1L (1990)
10.
Install the modified studs from Step 7 to the brackets.
11.
Torque the bolts and the studs to 40-45 N-m (29-33 lbs.ft.).
12.
Install new struts, (Piston end attached to the lift gate.) Remove jack stand.
13.
Install template from the kit to the right hand side of the trim panel, as shown in Figure 3.
Important:
Template will have to be folded in opposite direction for left hand side.
14.
Mark area around template with grease pencil.
15.
Remove outlined section of trim panel with suitable tool such as a coping saw, die grinder, etc. After cutting, use a flat file to smooth out flat lines
and rat tail file to smooth out radius lines.
Install new lock cylinder which has a larger gripping area for opening the lift gate as follows:
1.
Remove lock rods and lock rod cover plate.
2.
Remove the rivet from the lock cylinder retainer, on vehicles with power lock. Remove retainer and cylinder (discard cylinder).
3.
Recode the lock cylinder supplied in kit and reinstall.
4.
Reinstall lock cylinder retainer plate. Using a long nose rivet gun, install a 1/8" X 1/4" aluminum rivet to the lock cylinder bracket. (On Vehicles
Equipped With Power Locks.)
5.
Reinstall cover plate and lock rods.
6.
Check for proper operation of the lock and lift gate before the next step.
7.
Reinstall trim panel.
8.
Reinstall D-pillar trim.
9.
Reinstall shoulder belt anchor bolts and torque to 35-48 N-m (26-35 lbs.ft.).
10.
Reinstall speaker cover.
Labor Operation Number:
T1838
Labor Time Allowance:
2.5 Hrs.
Trouble Code:
92