Body - Door Lock Difficult Operation/Binding
87audi03Number: Group:
87-04
57
July 31, 1987
Body - Exterior
Applies To: 5000 1984-1986
Subject: Door Lock - Difficult Operation/Binding
Cause:
Dust/water (ice) in lock.
Production Change:
New door lock with longer housing and gasket installed.
As of: Prod. Date 12/84 VIN: 44_FA068133 44_FN085591
Changed slide support and improved lubricant for cold weather.
As of: Prod. Date 11/85 VIN:44_G_054000
Service Solution:
Install new parts as per chart.
Door Lock Front:
Old Part Number Description New Part Number
443 837 015A/016A Door Lock 443 837 015F/016F
443 837 169/170 Locking Rod *443 837 169A/170A
443 837 121B Operating Rod *443 837 121C/122C
Clip *443 839 821
443 837 349A/350A Cover *443 837 349B/350B
Gasket *443 837 063/064
*Available in kit, P/N 443 898 095/096.
Door Lock Rear:
Old Part Number Description New Part Number
443 839 015A/016A Door Lock 443 839 015E/016E
Gasket 443 837 063/064
Cover No change
NOTE: When installing new gasket, cut openings for mechanism.
In many cases binding door lock causes outside door handle to break when the lever is forced. Replace broken handle and also the door lock if the vehicle is equipped with door lock without rubber gasket (prior to the above mentioned VINs).