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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1990LUMINA APV V6-191 3.1LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTHOOD RELEASE MECHANISM - DIFFICULT TO OPERATE
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1L
Hood Release Mechanism - Difficult to Operate
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1LSECTION Hood Release Mechanism - Difficult to Operate
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Number: 90-346-10
Section: 10
Date: September 1990
Corp. Bulletin No.: 031046
Subject: HOOD RELEASE MECHANISM DIFFICULT TO OPERATE
Model and Year: 1989-90 CELEBRITY 1990 U VAN (APV)
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
CONDITION: Hood release mechanism is difficult to operate.
CAUSE: Inadequate lubrication of release cable.
CORRECTION: Inject Teflon or silicone-based lubricant (Tri-Flow, GM Lubricant PN 1052277, or equivalent) into both ends of the cable housing using spray tube. Removal of cable is not necessary. Operate the cable with the hood up to work the lubricant through the cable housing. Repeat five times to insure adequate cable lubrication.
Part is currently available from GMSPO.
Labor Operation Number: T1668
Labor Time: 0.2 Hours
FAILURE CODE: 92
Number: 90-346-10
Section: 10
Date: September 1990
Corp. Bulletin No.: 031046
Subject: HOOD RELEASE MECHANISM DIFFICULT TO OPERATE
Model and Year: 1989-90 CELEBRITY 1990 U VAN (APV)
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
CONDITION: Hood release mechanism is difficult to operate.
CAUSE: Inadequate lubrication of release cable.
CORRECTION: Inject Teflon or silicone-based lubricant (Tri-Flow, GM Lubricant PN 1052277, or equivalent) into both ends of the cable housing using spray tube. Removal of cable is not necessary. Operate the cable with the hood up to work the lubricant through the cable housing. Repeat five times to insure adequate cable lubrication.
Part is currently available from GMSPO.
Labor Operation Number: T1668
Labor Time: 0.2 Hours
FAILURE CODE: 92
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.