OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE RATTLES & LOCK FREEZES-NEW DESIGN ASSY.

SUBJECT: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE RATTLES AND/OR LOCK CYLINDER FREEZES (REPLACE DOOR HANDLE)

MODELS: 1988-1991 C/K VEHICLES

Some 1988-1991 C/K trucks outside door handles may rattle when the door is closed. The rattle is from an interference between the door handle spring and the handie inner panel. Also, some 1988-1991 C/K trucks may experience door lock cylinder freeze up in cold, moist conditions. Water from rain or car washes enters the lock cylinder through a hole in the outside door handle housing where the cylinder retaining panel snaps into the housing. This water can freeze in cold weather, thus rendering the lock cylinder inoperative.

To correct these conditions, it is necessary to replace the outside door handle assembly with a redesigned handle assembly (P/N 15686155 LH or 15686156 RH). To stop the door handle spring from moving, a rib was added to the bezel (figure 1) and a piece of foam tape was placed over the hole to prevent water from entering the lock cylinder (figure 1).

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Remove door trim panel. 2. Remove door module and window. 3. Remove outside handle rod from rod clip. 4. Remove lock cylinder rod from lock cylinder clip. 5. Remove outside handle mounting screws. 6. Remove door lock cylinder from the outside handle housing. 7. Remove door handle assembly. 8. Install revised door handle assembly (P/N 15686155 LH or 15686156 RH). 9. Install door lock cylinder to the outside handle housing. 10. Install lock cylinder rod to the lock cylinder clip. 11. Install handle rod to the handle assembly clip. 12. Install outside handle mounting screws. 13. Install door module and glass. 14. Install door trim panel.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Quantity ---------- ------------------- ---------- 15686155 Handle Assembly-Frt. 1 Outside Door LH

15686156 Handle Assembly-Frt 1 Outside Door RH

Parts are expected to be available on October 21, 1991. In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. Only verifiable emergency orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at the dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Labor Operation Description Time ----------- -------------------- -------- B4120 Right Handle, Front Door 0.7 hrs. Outside-Replace

B4121 Left Handle, Front Door 0.7 hrs. Outside-Replace

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