Door Locks - Difficult to Operate

Number: 84-44

Section: 10 (I)

Date: Dec., 1983
Subject: TWO DOOR MODEL DOOR LOCKS

DIFFICULT TO OPERATE


Model and Year: 1983 AND 1984 MALIBU, MONTE

CARLO AND EL CAMINO
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


Some comments have been received of difficulties unlocking the door using the key.

This may be caused by the lock rod catching on the door inner panel at the bottom edge of the lock rod access hole.

If this condition is encountered, the following repair procedure is recommended.

1. Remove the inner door trim pad per the Fisher Body Service Manual, Section 5.

Two Door Locks:

2. Using a suitable tool, swage the lower edge of the lock rod hole at the area indicated in the illustration.
3. Re-position the inner trim pad and cycle the door lock, three or four times, to ensure free movement.

4. Complete the installation of the door trim pad.