Underfloor heatshield loose / rattling

UNDERFLOOR HEATSHIELD LOOSE / RATTLING

Model

Discovery Series II

Affected vehicles

All vehicles

Date

2000-02-09

Reference

Bulletin 0047, CDS ref L8581bu

Bulletin text

Discovery Series II

AFFECTED RANGE:

All vehicles

PROBLEM:

UNDERFLOOR HEATSHIELD LOOSE / RATTLING

The owner reports a rattling noise from under vehicle. Investigation may reveal that the centre exhaust heatshield has become loose on the fixings to the body.

CAUSE:

Relaxation of the heatshield retaining clips.

ACTION:

Where a customer complaint of the above is confirmed, replace the original heatshield retaining clips with M6 flange nuts, part number ESR1560.

When removing the original retaining clips, take care to avoid damage to the heatshield and studs.

Tighten the new flange nuts to a • torque of 7Nm.

PARTS INFORMATION:

ESR1560 Flange Nut - M6 (4 required)

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 2T2G

Use S.R.O.: 30.10.89/34 Time allowance: 0.20 Hrs

Bulletin N o : 0047 L8581bu 1 09.02.2000