Damage to chassis electrical harness

DAMAGE TO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL HARNESS

Model

Defender

Affected vehicles

All derivatives up to 99MY introduction (VIN XA 159810)

Date

1999-11-17

Reference

Bulletin 0016, CDS ref L8561bu

Bulletin text

Defender

AFFECTED RANGE:

All derivatives up to 99MY introduction (VIN XA 159810)

PROBLEM:

DAMAGE TO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL HARNESS

Chafing damage to the harness, possibly resulting in electrical failures.

CAUSE:

If incorrectly routed a loop of harness can foul on the front propeller shaft.

ACTION:

When replacing a damaged harness or carrying out any repairs in the vicinity of the exposed chassis harness / front propeller shaft, ensure on completion of work, that the harness is correctly routed to give adequate clearance.

Refer to the following notes for details:

With the battery disconnected and the • vehicle raised, from beneath vehicle locate the harness in the area above the front differential and right hand chassis longitudinal.

The harness emerges below the body • and enters the right hand chassis longitudinal. Between these points there is a loop in the harness, (arrowed in illustration), which MUST be clear of the propeller shaft.

To ensure correct installation, locate the white marker tape around the harness. • This indicates the point at which the harness and grommet should enter the chassis. Feed the harness into the chassis until this is achieved.

Bulletin N o : 0016 L8561bu 1 17.11.99

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Confirm that there is now adequate clearance between the harness and the • propeller shaft. ON NO ACCOUNT must the harness be cable tied to any fuel or brake pipes above the chassis.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Not applicable

WARRANTY CLAIMS: This bulletin is issue for information purposes only.