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EI06038 - Left Front Door Will Not Lock/Unlock with Key, Lock Cylinder, Rod (Re-Engage Lock Rod to Clip)

Subject:EI06038 -- Left Front Door Will Not Lock/Unlock with Key, Lock Cylinder, Rod (Re-Engage Lock Rod to Clip)

Models:2005-2007 Buick Rainier
2005-2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2006-2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
2005-2007 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL
2005-2007 Saab 9-7X



This bulletin is being revised to conclude the need for information from the field and provide a corrective action for this condition. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-52-003A (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).


Condition

Some customers may comment that the left front door cannot be locked or unlocked with the key.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the lock rod becoming disengaged from the clip.

Correction

To correct this condition, do the following steps:

  1. Remove the door trim panel.
  2. Remove the water deflector from the door.
  3. Re-engage the lock rod into the clip.
  4. Reinstall the water deflector.
  5. Reinstall the door trim panel.

Warranty Information (Excluding Saab U.S. Models)

Choose the appropriate labor operation based on repair:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B4361

Rod, Front Door Inside Locking-Left - Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time

B4360

Rod, Front Door Inside Locking-Right - Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time

Warranty Information (Saab U.S. Models)

Choose the appropriate labor operation based on repair:

Labor Operation

Description

Object Code

Reason Code

Location Code

Warranty Type

Repair/Action Code

Labor Time

8341302

Repl Part -- Pull Rod Frt Dr 3rd/LH

83413

35

3

01

01 -- Repl

05 -- Adj.

Use Published Labor Operation Time

8341301

Repl Part -- Pull Rod Frt Dr 3rd/RH

83413

35

4

01

01 -- Repl

05 -- Adj.

Use Published Labor Operation Time