Range Rover SE (LP) V8-4.0L (1995)
Technical Service Bulletin # TEC7602973
Date: 980116
Tailgate Latch - Sticks/Difficult to Operate
No: 76/20/97/NAS
Ref: WSM Section 76
* Issue: 3 *
Date: 01/16/98
PRIDE V
6-30
Revisions are noted by asterisks.
Lower Tailgate Latch Performance
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
RANGE ROVER (LP)
Up to 98 MY
SITUATION:
POOR TAILGATE LATCHING AND UNLATCHING
There have been a number of complaints regarding upper and lower tailgate latch performance. Most complaints have related to latches that are difficult
to operate, which stick, or will not release.
RESOLUTION:
REPLACE LOWER TAILGATE LATCHES AND UPPER TAILGATE LATCH.
New lower tailgate latches are now available which are more resistant to corrosion than previous designs.
The upper tailgate latch has been modified to improve the release of the lower tailgate latches. The upper latch also has a secondary latching mechanism,
which improves the integrity of the tailgate latching.
When replacing the tailgate latches, the latches must be correctly installed and undergo a functional check for actuator movement.
NOTE:
The repairs outlined in this TIB are to be performed to resolve customer complaint of the symptoms described.
PARTS INFORMATION:
* FQR100550
Upper tailgate latch
Qty 1 *
* FQR100520
Lower tailgate latch (RH)
Qty 1 *
* FQR100530
Lower tailgate latch (LH)
Qty 1 *
Locally sourced:
Dry lube
CRC Industries 05005 or equivalent
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
76.37.17
Time 0.25 hrs.
Replace upper tailgate latch
COMP CODE:
8V1
76.37.83
Time 0.25 hrs.
Replace each lower tailgate latch
COMP CODE:
8V1
76.28.89141
Time 0.35 hrs.
Adjust lower tailgate striker