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Doors (Front) - Won't Hold Open/Hard to Open


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Number: 91-268-10

Section: 10

Date: APRIL 1991

Corp. Bulletin No.: 131010R


Subject: FRONT DOORS WON'T HOLD OPEN ON SLIGHT INCLINE/FRONT DOORS HARD TO OPEN


Model and Year: 1991 CAPRICE


Condition: 1. Front Doors Won't Hold Open on Slight Incline
2. Front Doors Hard To Open

Cause: Door hold open spring is too weak or too strong.

Correction: Replace door hold open spring with P/N 20361482 prior to the following VIN Breakpoints:

MW226576
MR115991

Note: Replace both RH and LH Front Door Hold Open Springs at time of repair.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Spring Removal Tool: A loaner tool program has been set up through Kent-Moore. Just call 1-800-345-2233 and ask for J-39079-LNR.

Due to the limited number of tools available, please schedule vehicles in a timely manner and return loan tool as soon as possible using the return label.

Labor Operation Number: RH B4050
LH B4051

Use applicable labor time guide for labor hours.

Material Allowance: GA