INSIDE DOOR HANDLE PULLS LOOSE REPLACE PULL HANDLE INSERT

SUBJECT: INSIDE DOOR PULL HANDLE BREAKS LOOSE (REPLACE PULL HANDLE INSERT)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990-1991 BUICK RIVIERA

Some owners of 1990-91 Rivieras may exhibit a condition where the inside door pull handle breaks loose. This condition occurs when the die cast escutcheon which retains the pull strap breaks. Refer to Figure 1. A revised die cast escutcheon is now available as a separate service part, P/N 16659897.

To repair this condition use the following procedure:

1. Remove door trim pad.

2. Remove pull handle insert by disengaging trim fasteners.

3. Remove both die cast escutcheons by disengaging washers from back side of insert.

4. Discard escutcheons and washers.

NOTE: Washers are not needed on new escutcheons. Escutcheons are retained using the original screw and trim fasteners.

5. Install pull handle insert to door trim.

6. Install door trim pad.

7. Install pull handle and new escutcheons, P/N 16659897.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use: 1.0 hour for both doors.

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