Noise/rattle from passenger footwell

NOISE/RATTLE FROM PASSENGER FOOTWELL

Model

Discovery

Affected vehicles

500000 to 501417

Date

1995-09-13

Reference

13/09/95

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Noise / Rattle from Passenger Footwell

MODEL

Discovery

DETAIL

A small number of vehicles within the above VIN range may have been despatched from Land Rover that exhibit a rattle/noise from the passenger footwell, investigations have shown that the fascia fixing bolts that fit horizontally into the tunnel, have been found to be under torqued.

This will result in a rattle/noise between the lower fascia mounting bracket and the fixing washer underneath the head of the bolt.

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint of a rattle/noise emanating from the passenger footwell, follow the procedure below.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

Refer to workshop manual section 76 dash panel assemble. 1) Remove the three push pins holding the lower passenger side fascia closure panel in place. 2) Lower the front of the fascia closure panel to access the support bracket located on the transmission tunnel (see illustration). 3) Check and tighten the two bolts securing the bracket to the tunnel to 22Nm (16 lbs ft). 4) Reposition the closure panel and refit the three push pins.

13/09/95

76/40/95/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ 500000 to 501417 LD

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedure apply.

COMP. CODE

8E3K

SRO

76.46.89/31 Check/retorque fascia securing bolts 00.15 hour