INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Door Hard to Open: Diagnosis

STEP 1. Adjust the latch and striker engagement.
Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT .

Q: Is the latch and striker engagement correct?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Adjust the latch and striker. Refer to DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT . Then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check for lock rod damage.
Q: Is the lock rod damaged?
1. YES: Repair or replace the lock rod, then go to Step 4.
2. NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the door handle flexibility (amount of the door handle movement required to open a door).
Q: Is the door handle flexibility good?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: Adjust the door handle. Refer to DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE PLAY CHECK and DOOR INSIDE HANDLE CHECK . Then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Does the door open normally?
1. YES: The procedure is complete.
2. NO: Return to Step 1.