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Door - Intermittently Hard to Open

90buick11 Bulletin 91-10-3

Date Sept. '90

Ref. No. 91-015-10

Corp. Ref. No. 001506

SUBJECT: DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS DOOR INTERMITTENTLY HARD TO OPEN (SERVICE PROCEDURE)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1990-91 REATTA CONVERTIBLE


The above condition could be the result of a binding or misaligned door guide pin or guide pin locator. An owner comment of a drivers or passengers door that is intermittently hard to open can be addressed by using the following procedure:

1. Remove all traces of cosmoline from both the guide pin and guide pin locator. Be careful to avoid using any cleaning agents that could damage painted surfaces.

2. Check door guide pin and guide pin locator adjustment. Refer to 1991 Riviera/Reatta service manual, section 10-6 for adjustment procedure.