Regal V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 8 4-bbl (1983)
Door Locks: All Technical Service Bulletins
Door Locks - Difficult to Operate
Bulletin
84-10-5
Date
Dec. '83
Ref. No.
84-072-10
SUBJECT:
DOOR LOCKS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE
MODELS AFFECTED: 1983 & 84 - 2 DOOR REGAL
Some comments have been received of difficulties unlocking the door using the key.
This may be caused by the lock rod catching on the door inner panel at the bottom edge of the lock rod access hole.
If this condition is encountered, the following repair procedure is recommended:
1.
Remove the inner door trim pad per the Fisher Body Service Manual, Section 5.
FIGURE A
2.
Using a suitable tool, swage the lower edge of the lock rod hole as indicated in figure "A".
3.
Re-position the inner trim pad and cycle the door lock, three or four times, to ensure free movement.
4.
Complete the installation of the door trim pad.
