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DOORS ARE HARD TO OPEN CONVERTIBLE MODELS

SUBJECT: DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR INTERMITTENTLY HARD TO OPEN (REMOVE COATING/ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990-91 REATTA CONVERTIBLE

Some 1990-1991 Reatta Convertible models may have a driver and/or passenger door that is intermittently hard to open. This condition may be the result of a binding or misaligned door guide pin or guide pin locator. This condition can be addressed by using the following procedure:

1. Remove all traces of protective coating from both the guide pin and guide pin locator. Be careful to avoid using any cleaning agents that could damage painted surfaces.

2. Check door guide pin and guide pin locator adjustment. Refer to 1991 Riviera/Reatta Service Manual, section 10-6 for adjustment procedure.

Use the most applicable Labour Operation and Time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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