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SERVICE BULLETINNUMBER ST-31-12/81 |
CATEGORY: TECHNICAL ATTENTION: ALL DMC DEALERS/SERVICE MANAGERS SUBJECT: LOCKS/KEYS - DOOR, IGNITION, STORAGE COMPARTMENT To provide a common key for door lock, storage compartment and ignition as of V.I.N. 4188, a new lock/key system has been intro- duced. In the event that a lock replacement becomes necessary on earlier vehicles, the following procedure must be used for the installation of the door locks (see reverse). New Tool Requirement: Jig (No. J33310) In the event a new version door is installed on vehicles below V.I.N. 4200, both old door locks must be replaced with the new door locks. Please inform all personnel concerned. Lutz Feuerabendt Warranty Manager LF:ak Also Refer to Parts Bulletin PI-02-12/81 The new tool J33310 must be ordered through: Kent Moore Tool Division 28784 Little Mack Roseville, Michigan 48066 Tel. (313)774-9500 Price: $14.85 Issued 12/4/81
Service Bulletin ST-31-12/81
Locks/Keys
December 4, 1981
Installation Instructions
1. Remove door trim.
2. Disconnect rod from key lock.
3. Using a soft mallet and punch, gently tap door lock assembly until
it aligns with slots on door panel and remove assembly from door.
4. Fit fixture tool to door lock opening hole and orientate jig by
observing a stamping on the jig indicating "top" which has a 4mm
slot at the top and 3mm slot at the bottom.
5. Secure fixing jig in door by pushing a retaining clip far into the
jig thereby obstructing the filing slots.
6. Using a key file, carefully remove the steel obstructing the slots
in the fixture jig.
7. Remove fixture jig and fit new lock seating washer and retaining clip.
8. Reconnect door locking rod and check operation using key and replace
door trim.
