FRT. DOOR LOCK ROD RATTLES (NEW ANTI-RATTLE CLIPS)

Customer comments of rattles in the door on 1988-89 Regals may be the result of loose lock rods in the anti-rattle clips. To correct this condition revised anti-rattle clips should be installed. (Three anti-rattle clips on coupes, two anti-rattle clips on sedan front per door)

Parts required:

Single anti-rattle clip, P/N 16608794 - one required per front door for coupe and sedan.

Double anti-rattle clip, P/N 16609594 - two required for coupe, one required for sedan per front door.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Service Procedure:

1. Remove trim panel.

2. Remove water deflector to access lock rods.

3. With rods disengaged from anti-rattle clips, grasp clip with pliers and rotate 90 degrees to disengage.

4. Install new anti-rattle clips, reinstall rods.

5. Reinstall water deflector.

6. Reinstall trim panel.

Labor Operation Number: RH T1578 Labor Time: .6 Hours LH T1579 .6 Hours

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