Doors (Front/Rear) - Bind When Opening

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Bulletin Number: 92-10-31
Reference Number: 231008
Publish Date: 2/92


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

Models
Affected: 1990-92 GRAND PRIX MODELS


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.

Figure 1:

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

LABOR OPERATION: T-1500 Right Side
T-1501 Left Side

LABOR TIME: .3 Hours