Cutlass Supreme V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M (1994)
CAUSE:
Outside handle lock rod barrel nut misadjusted.
IMPORTANT:
Opening the affected door:
1.
Roll glass to the full down position.
2.
On COUPES, place a plastic wedge, such as door stop, between the glass and outer belt seal to create a gap for access to the latch assembly. On
SEDANS, place the wedge between the glass and Inner belt.
3.
With a long flat blade screwdriver, locate the detent lever and rubber bumper (bumper may be yellow or white) on the latch (See Figure 1). Insert
the screwdriver between the two and twist to move the detent lever outboard (See Figure 1).
4.
The door will open when the lever is moved.
CORRECTION:
(SEDAN)
1.
Remove trim panel.
2.
Remove water deflector to gain access to the latch.
3.
Remove outside handle barrel nut from the latch assembly. MAKE SURE ROD IS FULLY SEATED IN THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. Adjust the
barrel nut on the end of the rod until attaching knob of nut aligns to the attaching hole in the lock lever of latch assembly.
4.
Check operation of both inside and outside handle.
5.
Reinstall water deflector and trim panel.
CORRECTION:
(COUPE)