Body - R/H Power Sliding Door Difficult Operation

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 02-08-64-026A

Date: March, 2003

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Right Hand Power Sliding Side Door Difficult to Open
(Replace Lock Rod)

Models:
2002-2003 Chevrolet Venture
2002-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2002-2003 Pontiac Montana
(Long Wheel Base Only with Manual or Power Sliding Side Door)

This bulletin is being revised to add a part number. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-64-026 (Section 08-Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the right hand sliding side door is difficult to open.

Cause

A new design rear latch is closer to the front handle than the previous latch causing the lock rod to the rear latch to be approximately 4.0 mm too long.

Correction

1. Remove the door trim and partial water deflector.
Refer to the Doors sub-section of the Service Manual (SI Document ID # 798410)

2. Remove the lock rod to the rear latch at the front lock rod clip.

3. With no tension on the rod, it should match up with the hole in the lock rod clip.

4. If the rod is forward of the lock rod clip, the rod is too long and needs to be replaced.

5. After verifying the operation of the door, reinstall the water deflector and door trim.





Parts Information

Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO March 7, 2003.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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