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Doors, Front - Won't Hold Open or Are Hard to Open


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NUMBER: 91-T-98

CORP.REF.NO.: 131010

DATE: May 1991

SECTION: 10


SUBJECT FRONT DOORS WON'T HOLD OPEN
ON AN INCLINE OR ARE HARD TO OPEN, REPLACE HOLD OPEN SPRING

MODELS/YEARS 1991 CUSTOM CRUISER


CONDITION: Front doors won't hold open on a slight incline or front doors are hard to open.

CAUSE: Door hold open spring is too weak or too strong on vehicles prior to vehicle number MW302803.

CORRECTION: Replace the door hold open spring with P/N 20361482. Be sure to replace both RH and LH front door hold open springs at the 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 the loan tool as soon as possible using the return label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number: B4050 (Right)
B4051 (Left)
Labor Time: 0.2 hour per side
Add: 0.1 hour (to paint)
Material Allowance: GA in Laquer Chart or $1.98
Trouble Code: 92