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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
MODEL/DERIVATIVE: Bulletin N o : 0014
Freelander CDS. ref: L8418bu
Issue: 1
Date: 25.03.98
AFFECTED RANGE:
All 5 door vehicles prior to VIN WA 607633
PROBLEM:
WATER INGRESS INTO LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - TAILDOOR VARIOUS
Wet boot carpet or condensation in security box.
CAUSE:
Either or both of the following:
· Inner door panel lower fixings (lokuts) are not sealed, this can allow water to
pass via door cavity and enter vehicle interior.
· Water leaking past poorly sealed water shedder.
ACTION:
Remove tail door trim casing, (repair number 76.34.10).
Lower plastic fixings (lokuts) replacement:
Referring to illustration, remove and discard
the 4 lokut nuts from the lower left hand side
of the rear door panel. Replace lokuts for
later part number EYH 100420, these modified
parts have a foam seal incorporated to
prevent water entry.
Large water shedder replacement:
Check plastic door shedder for holes etc,
check also shedder to door panel butyl
sealing bead for gaps.
If gaps in sealing bead are found, locally
reseal with butyl sealant.
If door shedder is damaged it must be
replaced with latest part ELD 100670.
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Small water shedder replacement:
If the small water shedder (located in
corner adjacent to check strap) is
damaged, replace with new shedder
AWR 5166. Replacement of this will first
require removal of the taildoor damper
arm and bracket.
Locally water test to confirm satisfactory
repair.
Shedder fitment care points:
· To obtain an effective seal when fitting a new water shedder, ensure that the
water shedder and door contact surface are at room temperature: 18
0
C to 30
0
C.
· When fitting a new water shedder it is essential that no creases are present
particularly along the lower edge and that the adhesive areas are thoroughly
rubbed down onto a clean door surface.
· Carefully pierce holes for door casing retainers with a bradawl and ensure that
retainers hold shedder against door.
PARTS INFORMATION:
EYH 100420 - Nut-lokut - 4 off required
ELD 100670 - Water shedder (large)
AWR 5166 - Water shedder (small)
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
Use Complaint Code: 8C6N
Use either of the following S.R.O.’s
Replace 4 lokut nuts only (includes local sealing repair to door shedder if required)
Use S.R.O.: 76.28.89/43
Time allowance: 0.50 Hrs
Replace 4 lokut nuts and replace large door shedder
Use S.R.O.: 76.28.89/44
Time allowance: 0.60 Hrs
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Use the following S.R.O. in addition to either of above if required
Replace small door shedder
Use S.R.O.: 76.28.89/45
Time allowance: 0.10 Hrs
from rave cd hope that helps big post but comprehensive :roll:
