Locks - Rattles In the Door, New Anti-Rattle Clips
90chevy11Number: 89-303-10
Section: 10
Date: April 1990
Corporate Bulletin No.: 031008
Subject: FRONT DOOR LOCK ROD RATTLES
Model and Year: 1988-89 L CAR
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Customer comments of rattles in the door on 1988-89 L and/or W cars may be the result of loose lock rods in the anti-rattle clips. To correct this condition revised anti-rattle clips should be installed (three anti-rattle clips on coupes, two anti-rattle clips on sedan front per door).
Parts required:
Single anti-rattle clip, P/N 16608794 - one required per front door for coupe and sedan.
Double anti-rattle clip, P/N 16609594- two required for coupe, one required for sedan per front door.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Service Procedure:
1. Remove trim panel.
2. Remove water deflector to access lock rods.
3. With rods disengaged from anti-rattle clips, grasp clip with pliers and rotate 90 degrees to disengage.
4. Install new anti-rattle clips, reinstall rods.
5. Reinstall water deflector.
6. Reinstall trim panel.
Labor Operation Number: L Car RH T1574 Labor Time: .6 Hours
LH T1575 .6 Hours