DOOR INTERIOR PULL HANDLE DISENGAGEMENT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 FWD DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS

The front and/or rear door interior put handles could disconnect from the trim plate (refer to Figure 1) on some 1985 front-wheel-drive De Villes and Fleetwoods. A revised roll pin (P/N 11508684) has been released for production and is currently available through GMWDD to service vehicles experiencing this condition.

To install the new 1 /2" pin, follow the listed service procedure:

1. Remove pull handle assembly from door as described in Section 5 of the Body Service Manual, (Door Trim Panel and Applique Removal).

2. Remove spring (1) from the back of door handle assembly.

3. Remove 3/8 inch roll pins (2).

4. Insert 1/2 inch replacement roll pins (P/N 11508684).

5. Reinstall spring.

6. Reinstall pull handle assembly onto the door.

For warranty purposes use labor operation number T6130 at .6 hour per pull handle.

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