XJR (X308) V8-4.0L SC (AJ26) (1998)
Splash Guard: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Undertray - Detached Mountings
501-31
DATE 6/99
MODEL
1998 MY-ON V8 XJ Series
VIN
812256-864409
Partly Detached Mountings - Front Undertray - Repair Method
Issue:
On 1998 MY-ON V8 XJ Series vehicles from VIN 864410, the six fasteners that retain the undertray to the front bumper cover where change to a screw
and spring nut from the plastic rivets used on earlier vehicles.
On some vehicles within the above VIN range, the undertray may become partly detached from the bumper cover. If the rivet has pulled cleanly away
from one or more of the tangs on the bumper cover moulding, the rivet can be drilled out and replaced by a spring clip and bolt.
It is not necessary to replace the front bumper cover and undertray assembly if the tangs are intact, even if split where a rivet has pulled away through the
edge of the material.
The same method should also be used should it be necessary to install a new undertray to the existing bumper cover and should a repair be required on
vehicles from VIN 864410 onwards.
Action:
In case of a customer complaint a loose undertray on a 1998 MY-ON V8 XJ Series vehicle, perform the following procedure:
1.
Raise the vehicle to a convenient working height.
2.
Drill out any broken rivet.
3.
Place a spring nut over the tip of the tang on the bumper cover.
4.
Align the undertray with the tang, and secure in place with a Torx-head bolt. It will be necessary to keep the spring clip from rotating as the bolt is
tightened, and to fully align the spring nut to the tang.
Warning:
Do not hold the spring nut with the fingers while tightening the bolt. Rotation of the thin metal could cause personal injury - use pliers to prevent
rotation.
PARTS INFORMATION:
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
Spring nut - 6 mm
XR8 7652
8
Torx screw - 6 mm
XR8 2059
8
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
FAULT
R.O.
TIME
CODE
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
ALLOWANCE
VJ DB 02
76.93.72
Replace all undertray fasteners
0.35 hrs.
Any claims for replacement of bumper cover/undertray assemblies will be debited if examination of returned material shows evidence of the undertray
having physical damage as a result of an accident or customer abuse.