Liftgate - Hatch Will Not Pop Up In Cold Weather
File In Section: 10 BodyBulletin No.: 73-10-58
Date: September, 1997
Subject:
Hatch Will Not Pop Up When Activated in Cold Weather
(Replace Spring)
Model:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some owners may comment that the hatch will not pop up when activated in cold weather.
Cause
Condition may be due to insufficient spring tension.
Correction
Replace pop up spring, P/N 16637696, following the procedure below.
Important:
Use proper eye protection.
Procedure
1. With hatch open, remove covers over latch assemblies.
2. Using a pair of pliers, drive the retaining pin forward, this will push the retaining pin off the tinnerman nut (see Figure 1).
3. Take the pliers and drive the retaining pin in the other direction so that the tinnerman nut can be removed (see Figure 2).
4. With the pin removed from the spring carrier, remove the carrier from the latch and use a screw driver to remove the pop up spring from the carrier.
5. Install a new spring in carrier and reinstall carrier to latch.
6. Reinstall retaining pin, tinnerman nut and latch covers.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
B5500 0.3 hr