Inside Door Lock Rod - Binding

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Bulletin Number: 91-10-43
Reference Number: 131057
Publish Date: 10/91


Subject: BINDING INSIDE LOCK ROD OR INSIDE HANDLE TO LOCK ROD (TAPE AFFECTED AREA WITH CLOTH (DUCT) BODY TAPE)

Models
Affected: 1991 6000 MODELS





Application: Vehicles between the VIN numbers M6200001 and M6225636 may be affected.

Condition: Binding inside lock rod or inside handle to lock rod.

Cause: Hot melt glue may be stuck to the inside lock rod on the back side of the water deflector as shown, see View A.

Correction: Tape over back side of water deflector in affected area with cloth body tape (duct tape) see View B.

Procedure:

1. Remove trim panel.

2. Remove water deflector in area shown in View A.

3. Remove hot melt from lock rods.

4. Tape over hot melt and reinstall water deflector.

5. Check operation of system.

6. Reinstall trim panel.

Labor Operation Number: C 3348 (Right Hand)
C 3358 (Left Hand)

Labor Time: .4 per Door
Add: To R and R Water Deflector .1 per door.