K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
The spring for the interior door handle may fatigue and break. In the past, the door control switch panel assembly had to be replaced. A spring repair kit
was not available from GMSPO.
CAUSE
Frequent use.
CORRECTION
Replace the pin and spring, using a new spring kit.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Vehicles without power locks and/or windows, remove the door control switch panel assembly (Figure 1, Item 1) from the interior door panel.
Vehicles equipped with power locks and/or windows, remove the door control switch panel (Figure 1, Item 1) and disconnect the electrical
connector.
3.
Remove the power door lock and door handle bezel by prying out.
4.
Remove the arm rest.
5.
Remove the trim panel from the door.
6.
Drill out six remote control handle rivets.
7.
Disconnect the control rods from the door handle and lock.
8.
Remove the pin in the door handle assembly using a punch.
Important:
Make sure the tip of the punch is smaller than the end of the pin holding the spring.
9.
Remove the broken door handle spring (Figure 1, Item 2).
