DIMPLE ON FRONT DOOR PULL HANDLE PLASTIC INSERT COVER

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990 C

Some 1990 Fleetwoods and DeVilles may encounter a white bruise spot on the front door pull handle plastic insert cover (behind the pull handle). This condition is caused by the upper door window regulator pop rivet mandrel which is too long and contacts the backside of the pull handle insert cover.

To repair this condition use the following procedure:

1. Remove the door inside handle cover and the two pull handle retaining screws. Removal of the complete door trim pad is not necessary.

2. Pull the door trim panel upper section inboard and cut the upper regulator pop rivet mandrel flush with the pop rivet dome with a die grinder.

3. Reinstall upper section of door trim panel.

4. Heat the white bruise spot with a heat gun until the white spot and distortion disappear.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERHEAT.

IMPORTANT: The rivet mandrel must be ground flush per step 2 above prior to reinstalling the door trim pad to prevent reoccurrence.

For severe cases the handle escutcheon assemblies can be replaced using the following part numbers:

DeVille: LH 20579715 RH 20579714

Fleetwood: LH 20579599 RH 20579598

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

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