HIGH DOOR KEY EFFORT WHILE UNLOCKING FRONT DOORS

SUBJECT: HIGH DOOR KEY EFFORT WHILE UNLOCKING FRONT DOORS (REPLACE LOCK/UNLOCK LINKAGE BELL CRAN

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987-90 'C' MODELS

Some 1987-1990 DeVilles and Fleetwoods may experience a condition of high key effort while unlocking the front doors. This condition may be caused by the power lock actuator remaining in locked position adding effort to the lock/unlock linkage. To repair this condition on 1989 vehicles built after breakpoint number 222539 and 1990 vehicles, replace the lock/unlock linkage bell crank with P/N's 25557816 (right) and 25557817 (left). To repair this condition on 1987 through 1989 vehicles built prior to breakpoint number 222539, install spring P/N 16602519 to the existing lock/unlock bell crank. Refer to Figure 10-7-19 in the 1990 DeVille/Fleetwood Service Information Manual.

Be sure to check for the proper operation of the power lock system after spring or bell crank installation.

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