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SERVICE BULLETINNUMBER ST-14-9/81 |
CATEGORY: TECHNICAL
ATTENTION: ALL DMC DEALERS/SERVICE MANAGERS
SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTIONS
SA-0004 - INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 1
SA-0005 - " " 3
SA-0006 - " " 5
SA-0007 - " " 9
The above service actions have been initiated to enhance vehicle
operation/appearance as follows:
SA-0004 - To firm up the mounting of the instrument cluster housing.
SA-0005 - To provide wear protection for the armrest extension end
face.
SA-0006 - To improve the closing of doors.
SA-0007 - To improve the closing of the glove compartment cover.
The aforementioned improvements are being made at our Quality
Assurance Centers before shipments and they also will be incorporated
in production vehicles in the near future.
It is recommended that all vehicles not so equipped receive these
modifications, and we ask you to modify all DMC vehicles sold by
your dealership or that are in your area.
Please review the attached instructions, determine your actual needs
and order the necessary parts using the special order form (enclosed)
indicating the applicable V.I.N.(s).
The parts are supplied free of charge and reimbursement for installation
labor is detailed in the instructions.
Please inform all personnel concerned.
Sincerely,
Lutz Feuerabendt
Technical Service Manager
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BULLETIN ST-14-9/81
Attachment - Page 1
SERVICE ACTION SA-0004
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOUSING
In instances where excessive movement of the instrument
cluster housing is observed when operating the vehicle
on rough roads, two (2) reinforcement brackets (Part #W-
300001) may be installed according to the procedures on
the reverse side of this page.
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Attachment - Page 2
PROCEDURES
INSTALLATION:
1. Working under the left side of the instrument panel, remove the four (4)
nuts and washers securing the instrument cluster housing to the lower
instrument panel cross car support.
2. Position both reinforcement brackets (kit of 2 brackets - Part #W300001)
onto mounting studs in Figure A and secure with the washers and nuts
removed in Step 1.
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SERVICE ACTION SA-0005
PROTECTION CAP ARMREST EXTENSION
When entering or exiting the vehicle, the occupant's
clothing may come into contact with the rear armrest
extensions of the vehicle causing premature wear of
the armrest extension covering.
To prevent such wear, and with permission of the vehicle
owner, protection caps may be installed according to the
procedures on the reverse side of this page.
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Attachment - Page 4
PROCEDURES
INSTALLATION:
1. Clean the face (contact area) of the armrest extension with solvent to
remove any dirt or protective coatings applied since delivery.
2. Remove the adhesive strip backing (green) from the protective cap.
3. Position the protective cap (set - Part #W-300002) onto the face of the
armrest extension and press firmly to assure proper adhesion. Do not
attempt to remove the cap once it is placed. The adhesive requires 24 hrs.
to completely cure.
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SERVICE ACTION SA-0006
DOOR LATCH GUIDES
Door latch guides are available to facilitate the closing
of the doors and to prevent jamming of the door latches
during improper closing of the doors. For example, pushing
at the ends of the doors and/or pushing sideways when
closing may offset the approach alignment of the door
latches to the striker pins leading to incomplete latching
or damage to the latches and/or striker pins.
In order to prevent the aforementioned difficulties, door
latch guides are provided as a service installation.
It is recommended that these guides be installed on all
De Lorean vehicles not so equipped according to the following
instructions.
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Attachment - Page 6
PROCEDURES
GENERAL:
Two kits of door latch guides are available
WA W300003 - For vehicles up to VIN 1100
WA W300004 - For vehicles from VIN 1100
Each kit contains:
1 - Guide left door front
2 - Guide left door rear
1 - Guide right door front
1 - Guide right door rear
10 - Oval head (Phillips) zinc plated screws
(#12 x 1")
REIMBURSEMENT:
Complete and submit Service Transaction General Form with entries on:
Line A 3 through 16 (self-explanatory)
Line B1 Enter 30
Line B2 See General Instructions - Bulletin SW-01-6/81
Line B12 Enter SA-0006
Labor: Operation #AT-000 Time: .5
Parts: No entry. Supplied no charge.
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Attachment - Page 7
PROCEDURES (Continued)
INSTALLATION:
1. Grind the outer edge of the striker pin as illustrated in Figure A inset.
This grinding should be performed with a 60 grid, mandrel-mounted
abrasive wheel with a concave end (1" wheel diameter/1" wheel thickness/
1½" shank length/½" shank diameter - Snap-On #VWC-109 or equivalent).
2. Adjust the striker pin as required to ensure pin is correctly positioned
to properly be secured with the latch.
3. Position the appropriate door latch guide on the door as illustrated in
Figure A. Using a center punch, mark the fastener locations by guiding
the punch through the mounting holes in the positioned guide.
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PROCEDURES (Continued)
INSTALLATION (Continued):
4. Remove guide and drill fastener "starter" holes using a 5/32" cobalt
drill bit at the marked locations.
5. Apply Loctite "Stud N' Bearing Mount" fastener adhesive onto the
underside of the screwheads before installation.
6. Position and secure the door latch guide with the zinc plated, oval
head screws (#12 x 1") supplied with the kit.
7. Inspect the door latch (white plastic) and door guide contact/mating
area for proper alignment. If this area does not properly align due
to the door guide area extending out from the door latch, thus creating
a "ledge", grind the door guide with a power grinder until a 1/32"
positive guide alignment is achieved. Excessive grinding (less than
a 1/32" positive guide alignment) must be avoided. Failure to achieve
a proper fit could result in the striker pin catching on the door
guide when the door is being opened, or damaging the door latch when
the door is closed. (See Figure A.)
8. Repeat the above procedures for the remaining three (3) door latch
guides.
IMPORTANT: In vehicles with VIN numbers 3000 and below there are
potentially three (3) different configurations of door
latch guide areas. We have tooled stainless steel
guides for all three configurations. Generally, however,
the VIN number designation by part number on page 6 of
the bulletin will reflect the appropriate set of guides.
The guides are designed to fit flush on all doors provided
the appropriate guides are used. If the guides you
receive do not fit flush, please contact our parts depot
and we will send you the appropriate set of guides.
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SERVICE ACTION SA-0007
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LATCH - REINFORCEMENT STRIP
In instances where difficulties in closing the glove
compartment cover are encountered, a reinforcement
strip (Part #W-300005) may be installed according to
the procedures on the reverse side of this page.
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Attachment - Page 10
PROCEDURES
INSTALLATION:
1. Working under the glove compartment, remove the four upper and the two (2)
lower passenger knee pad attaching nuts. Remove knee pad.
2. Remove the two (2) glove compartment latch attaching screws.
3. Position the reinforcement strip (Part #W-300005) as illustrated below
and secure with the latch attaching screws. (NOTE: The outermost hole of
this strip is not used.) Adjust the latch as necessary.
4. Position and secure the passenger knee pad assembly.
