TURBO GRAND PRIX INNER HOOD REINFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
Models Affected: 1989-90 TURBO GRAND PRIX
Some 1989 and early 1990 turbo Grand Prix may exhibit over crowning/ bending of hood at the gas strut attachment in the side view.
Cause:
Insufficient reinforcement at the gas strut attachment.
Correction:
This condition may be resolved by adding inner hood support using the following procedures and the package - support hood inner P/N 12505794 which includes; support hood inner (2) (RH and LH) and rivets (4).
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Remove or disconnect (Figure 1, before modification):
1. Open and support hood (1) in the open position.
2. Hood open assist rods (2) from hood strut support.
3. Bolts (3).
4. Hood strut support brackets (4).
Install or Connect (Figure 2, after modification:
1. Position inner hood support (5) to hood (1).
2. Hood strut support bracket (4).
3. Bolts (3).
- Tighten bolts (3) to 10 Nm (84 lb in)
4. Hood open assist rods (2) to hood strut support brackets (4)
5. Drill hole through inner hood supports into hood inner reinforcement, using a 4.7 mm (3/16") drill bit with a 13 mm (1/2" drill stop.
6. Apply primer to holes drilled, using zinc chromate primer or equivalent.
7. Rivets (6) to secure the inner hood supports to the hood inner reinforcement.
Labor Operation Number: T1583
Labor Time : 0.3 Hours
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