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Doors (Front/Rear) - Bind When Opening


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Bulletin 92-10-35

Date Feb. '92

Ref. No. 92-146-10

Corp. Ref. No. 231008


SUBJECT:
FRONT/REAR DOORS BIND WHEN OPENING (SERVICE PROCEDURE)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-92 REGAL SEDANS


CONDITION:

The condition may be caused by interference of the door upper frame to the auxiliary seal strip along the roof.

CORRECTION:

This condition may be addressed by using a hammer and a block of wood, bend the auxiliary seal strip mounting flange slightly downward to:
- relieve the interference in affected area but,
- not create a gap for wind noise.





It is not necessary to remove the seal strip from the flange for this repair. See Figure 1.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation No.: T-1500 (Right Side) T-1501 (Left Side)
Labor Time: .3 Hours