Regal V6-173 2.8L (1988)
SUBJECT:
FRONT DOOR LOCK ROD RATTLES (NEW ANTI-RATTLE CLIPS)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1988-89 REGAL
Customer comments of rattles in the door on 1988-89 Regals may be the result of loose lock rods in the anti-rattle clips. To correct this condition revised
anti-rattle clips should be installed. (Three anti-rattle clips on coupes, two anti-rattle clips on sedan front per door)
Parts required:
Single anti-rattle clip, P/N 16608794 - one required per front door for coupe and sedan.
Double anti-rattle clip, P/N 16609594 - two required for coupe, one required for sedan per front door.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Service Procedure:
1.
Remove trim panel.
2.
Remove water deflector to access lock rods.
3.
With rods disengaged from anti-rattle clips, grasp clip with pliers and rotate 90 degrees to disengage.
4.
Install new anti-rattle clips, reinstall rods.
5.
Reinstall water deflector.
6.
Reinstall trim panel.
Labor Operation Number:
RH T1578 Labor Time: .6 Hours
LH T1579
.6 Hours
