INSIDE FRONT AND/OR REAR DOOR HANDLE MISALIGNED

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1985-86 C/K AND 1987 R/V MODELS

Some 1985-1986 C/K models and 1987 R/V models may have inside front and rear door handles that are misaligned. This misalignment may result in difficulty in getting fingers around the handle to release the latch. This condition is due tothe rubber bumper shown in Figure 1 coming loose from the door handle bumper post. The rubber bumper may still be in t@he door handle assembly or it may have fallen inside the door. If the rubber bumper cannot be located or is damaged, a 3/8" piece of 1/4" I.D. x 1/2" O.D. rubber fuel line may be substituted.

To repair this condition, the following procedure can be used:

1. Remove door trim panel.

2. Remove door handle from door.

3. Clean rubber bumper and bumper post of oil, grease and dirt.

4. Apply 'Loctite Black Max' adhesive or equivalent, to the bumper post.

5. Install bumper.

6. Reinstall door trim panel.

Notice: Glue set time for the Black Max adhesive is 60 minutes. For maximum retention, allow a 24 hour cure time.

This conditian was corrected in production beginning with the following VIN breakpoints:

St. Louls Chevrolet HS144549 GMC HS515551

Janesville Chevrolet HJ137608 GMC HJ514888

Flint Pickup Chevrolet HF366876 GMC HF718629

Flint Suburban/Blazer Chevrolet HF148668 GMC HF521990

Use the most applicable labour operation from the Canadian Labour Time Guide and claim .4 hours per handle.

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