XF (X250) V8-4.2L (2009)
Air Dam: Customer Interest
Body - Front Air Deflector Heat Shield Separation
No: JTB00204
Issue: 1
Date: 10 SEP 2010
SECTION: 501
Air Deflector Heat Shield Separation
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
A noise / rattle / smell from under the front of the vehicle may be present. This may be caused by the air deflector heat shield(s) being loose due to heat
stake failure.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to repair the air deflector heat shield.
PARTS:
TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always
refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSPECT / REPAIR FRONT AIR DEFLECTOR HEAT SHIELDS
1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 501-02: Front End Body Panels > Removal and Installation > Air Deflector, and remove the front air deflector.
NOTE:
If the heat shield(s) is missing, the air deflector must be replaced if substantially damaged due to heat.