CREAK OR POP NOISE AT REAR OF FRONT DOORS

CREAKING AND/OR POPPING AT REAR OF FRONT DOORS

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1986-1987 SEDAN DE VILLE AND FLEETWOOD -----------------

Some 1986-1987 Sedan De Villes and Fleetwoods may experience a condition of a creaking and/or popping noise near the rear of the front door when hitting a bump or turning the vehicle. This may be caused by the center pillar hinge cover contacting the rear edge of the front door. Wear will appear in the area shown in Figure 1.

To repair this condition, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the center pillar hinge cover (six phillips head screws).

2. Clamp cover in vise.

3. Use a body file to shave the outer edge of the cover (approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch).

4. Reinstall center pillar hinge cover on car.

5. With the rear door open visually check for sufficient clearance between the front door and the center pillar hinge cover.

6. Remove center pillar hinge cover.

7. Paint center pillar hinge cover.

8. Reinstall center pillar hinge cover on car.

Use the most applicable labour operation from the Canadian Labour Time Guide and claim 0.4 hours.

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