HOOD WOBBLES WHEN OPEN DUE TO LOOSE HINGE PIVOT BOLTS. Pontiac Sunbird 1988

For 1990-2009 cars

# HOOD WOBBLES WHEN OPEN DUE TO LOOSE HINGE PIVOT BOLTS

#### VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-89 J SERIES

Some 1988-89 J series may have hood bolts that have insufficient loctite and could loosen. This will allow the hood to have a loose wobbly feel when opened. This condition has been corrected in Production at the following VIN breakpoints:

Chevrolet JA 1G1JC5113K7211518 4/14/89 Lordstown Pontiac JB 1G2JB11K8K7594520 4/14/89 Lordstown Pontiac JD 1G2JD11KXK7598224 4/22/89 Lordstown Pontiac JU 1G2JU11M4K7598219 4/14/89 Lordstown Chevrolet JA 1G1JC1110KJ253592 4/17/89 Janesville Buick JA 1G4JSS110KK421521 4/18/89 Janesville

To repair this condition, install new hinge pivot bolts, part number 22548097. Refer to the illustration for identification (the new bolt has a hex head).

Use most applicable Labour Operation and time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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