SUBJECT: Hood Prop Rod Rattle
NO: 23-93-94
GROUP: Body
DATE: Dec. 9, 1994
MODELS: 1995 (PL) Neon

THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR To 10/5/94 (MDH 1O-05-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Customer complaint of "metallic" type rattle in the front end of the vehicle. The rattle usually occurs when the vehicle is driven over rough road surfaces.
DIAGNOSIS:

Open the hood and pull up on the hook end of the prop rod and remove it from its hold dawn. Inspect the radiator closure panel under where the hook end rests. If the paint is worn away or chipped, proceed to the repair procedure.
DISCUSSION:
PARTS REQUIRED: 1 4783133 Hood Prop Rod
REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves replacing the hood prop rod with a revised part.

1. Open the hood and support it with a rod, other than the prop rod.
2. Remove the two bolts from the hinge end of the prop rod. Pull up on the hook end and remove the prop rod from the vehicle.
3. Install hood prop rod, P/N 4783133.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.