Inside Door Handle - Detachs From Door Trim

Article No.
94-2-2

01/26/94

^ BODY - INSIDE DOOR PULL HANDLE DETACHES FROM DOOR TRIM - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 2/8/93 THROUGH 4/19/93

^ INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR PULL HANDLE DETACHES FROM DOOR TRIM

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993 TOWN CAR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to change the screw specified in the article to one with an even larger head, which will not allow the handle to pull off even if it has been pulled off before.

ISSUE:
The inside door pull handle may detach from the trim panel when the door is slammed hard. This condition may be caused by undersized screw heads on the retaining screws, allowing the heads to pull through the handle mounting holes.

ACTION:
Replace the pull handle retaining screws on all doors with new screws (56916-S58A) which will not pull through the handle mounting holes. Do not replace the pull handle for this condition.

CAUTION:
TO AVOID BREAKAGE OF THE DOOR PULL COVERS, INSERT A SCREW DRIVER DIAGONALLY BETWEEN PULL STRAP AND CHROME BRACKET. SNAP OUT BOTH SIDES, THEN REMOVE.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

56916-S58A Screws (Pk./8) C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 93-17-2
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
940202A Replace All 8 Door Handle 0.4 Hr.
Screws

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7026656 59

OASIS CODES: 107000