90 Sv canvas hood wear

90 SV CANVAS HOOD WEAR

Model

Defender SV 90

Affected vehicles

Defender 90 SV UK Specification Vehicles

Date

1994-10-31

Reference

31/10/94

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Canvas Hood Wear

MODEL AFFECTED VEHICLES

Defender SV 90 Defender 90 SV UK Specification Vehicles

DETAIL

It has been noted that during replacement of the canvas hood on 90 SV models, that a number hoods exhibited wear marks on the underside due to contact with the roll cage,

Further investigation has identifed that this is caused by a moulding flashing on the foam covering of the roll cage.

Both the centre and rear cross rails of the roll cage can can exhibit this condition.

ACTION REQUIRED

At the first opportunity or next service remove the excess joint line flash with a sharp knife.

PARTS INFORMATION

ALR 5543 Centre cross rail STC 1378 Rear cross rail

PROCEDUR

Rlease the hood securing studs and lift the hood above the cross rail, if wear marks are evident on the underside of the hood in the region of the cross rails, remove the hood. Trim off any excess flash lines on the top of the cross rails with a sharp knife leaving a smooth surface.

Refit the hood.

31/10/94

76/31/94/EN

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

COMP. CODE

9E3X

SRO

76.61.89/26 Inspect and trim off any excess flashing 00.65 hour