Range Rover (LP) V8-4.0L (1999)
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The body seam between the tail lamp and the tailgate aperture (Arrowed in Figure 7)
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Ensure all the grommets behind the rear bumper are fully fitted to the body.
3.
Ensure the seams are clean and dry.
4.
Fill any holes / gaps with sealant.
5.
Wipe off any excess sealant.
CAUTION:
Care must be exercised to avoid damage to the bumper plastic components.
6.
Refer to RAVE and install rear bumper assembly.
REPAIR 4 - TAILGATE APERTURE SEAL
1.
Open the tailgate.
2.
Inspect the tailgate seal for damage.
CAUTION:
Use of pliers to crimp the tailgate seal to the body could damage the seal surface if care is not taken.
3.
If no damage is present, use a clean pair of pliers to carefully squeeze all around to tighten the crimp of the tailgate seal carrier. (Figure 8)
4.
If the seal is damaged, replace the tailgate aperture seal.
5.
Ensure there are no gaps between the tailgate seal carrier and the body.
6.
Close the tailgate.
REPAIR 5 - REAR WHEEL ARCH SEAM TO THE BODY SIDE
1.
Raise the air suspension to its highest ride height setting.
2.
Clean the rear wheel arch seam.
NOTE:
Pay particular attention to the rearward corner.
