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Body - Doors Won't Close Or Are Difficult To Open

SI B51 11 11
Body Equipment

April 2011
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Doors Will Not Open or Close when Outside Temperature Is Below Freezing

MODEL
F01, F02, F04 (7 Series) from start of production through January 2, 2011

F07, F10 (5 Series) from start of production through January 2, 2011

SITUATION

The doors will not close or are too difficult to open.

CAUSE

The Bowden cable for the outside door handle has moisture inside. The water intrusion can freeze, making the door handle inoperative.

PROCEDURE
Refer to the attachment.





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B511111 - Procedure