Inside Handle to Door Lock Rods - Disengaged From Lock
90buick12 Bulletin 90-10-23Date MAY, 1990
Ref. No. 90-117-10
Corp. Ref. No. 031007
SUBJECT: INSIDE HANDLE TO DOOR LOCK RODS ON FRONT DOORS, DISENGAGED FROM LOCK (NEW PARTS AND PROCEDURE)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1990 CENTURY
Some early 1990 Century models may exhibit an inside handle to lock rod that becomes disengaged at the lock end during operation. This condition may be due to a rod with an incorrect bend length at the lock end.
If the condition is present, it may be corrected by using the following parts and procedures:
Inside Handle To Lock Rods: Coupes Right - 10177206 Left - 10177207
Wagons and Sedans Right - 10160496
Left - 10160497
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Procedure:
1. Remove trim panel and water deflector.
2. Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill out the inside handle attaching rivet and remove handle.
3. Rotate clip on lock end of rod to disengage, remove rod and discard.
4. Install rod into clip on lock lever and rotate clip to retain rod.
5. Install inside handle on forward end of rod, position handle properly on inner panel and fasten using a 3/16" rivet.
6. Operate all lock rods to insure proper operation.
7. Reinstall water deflector and door trim panel.
Use existing labor operation and time allowance.