Door Lock Mechanism - Hard to Turn
13-22DATE: 2/96
Sedan Range
Door Lock Mechanism - Tight
Operation - Modification Procedure
MODEL
1995-96 MY
Sedan Range
VIN
720001-ON
ISSUE:
Some 1995 MY-ON Sedan Range vehicles may exhibit tight operation of the door lock mechanism. This condition has been found to be caused by the plastic coating on the latch rotor.
ACTION:
If a 1995 MY-ON Sedan Range exhibits the above condition, modify the portion of the latch rotor that comes in contact with the striker as described below.
MODIFYING DOOR LATCH ROTOR
1. Use a screwdriver to move the latch rotor into a partially closed position as shown in Illustration 1.
2. Refer to Illustration 1 and use a sharp knife to scribe two cuts across the width of the latch rotor at each end of the curved portion.
3. Cut away and remove (in one piece, if possible) the curved portion of the plastic coating between the two scribed cuts (Illustration 1). Plastic should only be removed from the curved area of the latch rotor, not on the straight sections. Do not allow the removed pieces to drop into the lock mechanism.
CAUTION:
Do not use hand files, rotary 9rinders or similar tools for this operation, since debris can fall into the lock.
4. Lift the outer door handle and push the latch rotor to the fully open position.
5. Check the operation of the door latch to verify improved operation.
WARRANTY INFORMATION: