380SEC (126.043) V8-3.8L (116.963) (1982)
FIGURE 6
7.
Remove securing clip (Figure 6, arrow) from latch plate pin and tap out pin to remove latch plate.
FIGURE 7
8.
Remove plastic washer (Figure 7, arrow) from the flange-washer.
FIGURE 8
9.
Modify the latch plate by grinding away enough of the welding bead to eliminate interference to the flange-washer (Figure 8, arrow). If
necessary, a new latch plate may be installed.