SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
Front Door Exterior Handle: By Symptom
Door Handle (Exterior) - Contacts Door
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-45
ISSUE DATE: October, 1999
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-13
CORPORATION NO.: 99-08-64-019
SUBJECT:
Front Door Outside Handle Contacts Front Door Outer Panel When Opening Door From Outside Vehicle (Remove Front Door Outer Panel and Adjust
Door Structure Outward)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1997 - 2000 Saturn S-Series Coupes
2000 Saturn S-Series Sedans and Wagons
CONDITION:
Front door outside handle contacts front door outer panel when opening door from outside vehicle.
CAUSE:
Front door outside handle is in-set too far by 3 mm (0.12 in.) in relation to front door outer panel.
CORRECTION:
Remove front door outer panel and adjust door structure outward.
PROCEDURE
1.
Remove front door outer panel. (Refer to "Front Door Outer Panel - Sedan and Wagon" or "Front Door Outer Panel - Coupe" removal procedure
in the appropriate model year service manual.)
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For 1997 - 1999 vehicles, procedures are located in the Doors section of 1997 - 1999 Body Repair service manuals.
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For 2000 vehicles, procedures are located in the Doors/Windows/Mirrors section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Vol. 1 Service Manual.
2.
Remove door insulator. (Refer to "Door Insulator" removal procedure in the appropriate model year service manual.)
IMPORTANT:
The window must be in the full UP position to perform the following step.
3.
Using the door impact bar as a pivot point, adjust door structure outward using a pry bar in area that door outside handle is attached to.
IMPORTANT:
There must be free play in outside door handle-to-latch assembly rod. If free play is not present, adjust rod as necessary.