Outside Rear Door Handle - Inoperative
TSB No. TS 1-07 10260Section Title: Body and Frame
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
OUTSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE
MODEL:
SWIFT GA, GL, GS, AND GLX (4 DOOR AND 5 DOOR)
YEAR: ALL BELOW PRODUCTION DATE 10/90
CONDITION:
Outside rear door handle will not open the door.
CAUSE:
The rear door handle latch rod link bends and breaks due to the latch lever being out of alignment and binding.
CORRECTION:
Field Fix:
1. Cut lock tabs off plastic rod with a razor knife (see Figure 1). Make sure cut is square and there is a little of the tab still on the rod (see Figure 2).
2. Reinstall rod through the lever and use 3/32 (.094") wide mini strap (see Figure 3).
3. Cut the excess off flush with the tie strap lock collar.
NOTE:
Mini tie straps are available through your local elctronic or automotive parts house.