SEAL-SIDE DOOR LOCK PILLAR UPPER(MUCKET) REPLACEMENT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 ALLANTE

Some 1987 Allantes built prior to VIN 102397 may exhibit one of the following three conditions:

- Excessive wear of the mucket (see Figures 1 and 2).

- Mucket may stick to the door when it is opened and result in hard opening effort of the door (see Figure 3).

- Soft-top 1/4 glass interferes with mucket. This will restrict the outboard movement of the 1/4 glass assembly (see Figure 4).

To repair this condition:

1.) Remove hardtop and lay it on a protected surface. 2.) Pull muckets off. 3.) Install new muckets, P/N 1645376 - RH, and 1645377 - LH. 4.) Reinstall hardtop.

For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T6230 at .5 hour to replace both muckets.

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