FRONT DOOR LOCK STICKS/BINDS BELLCRANK BUTTERFLY OPENING

MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-1988 CIMARRONS

Some 1982-1988 Cimarrons may experience a condition of sticking or binding front door lock(s) when operating the power door lock buttons.

This condition may be repaired by removing the trim pad and crimping the bellcrank butterfly opening as shown in Figure 1. Crimp the opening about 2mm (5/64") at a time, checking the lock operation after each crimp, until satisfactory operation is achieved. Do not over crimp the opening.

For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T6292 (RH) and T6293 (LH) at .5 hour each.

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