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Locks - Caps Leaks Water (Replacement)

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Bulletin No. T-88-61
File in Group 10
Number 113
Corp. Ref. No. 811601
Date Dec. '87
SUBJECT: DOOR LOCK CAPS REPLACEMENT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-1988 ALLANTE

FIGURE 1 - DOOR LOCK CAPS:




Some 1987 and early 1988 Allantes may experience a water leak at the rear of the door between the inner door pad and the inner door panel. This condition may be caused by the round door lock cap (refer to Figure 1) which holds the door pad away from the inner door panel all water to roll over the cap and into the door. To repair this condition, replace the original (round caps with the revised (triangular) caps, P/N 1646547, two per side.
For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T6273 at .2 hour to replace four door lock caps.