Rear side windows- self closing

REAR SIDE WINDOWS- SELF CLOSING

Model

Discovery 3 Door Derivatives

Affected vehicles

All

Date

1996-01-09

Reference

09/01/96

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Rear Side Windows - Self Closing

MODEL

Discovery 3 Door Derivatives

DETAIL

A number of reports have been received which indicate that on Discovery 3 door derivatives the rear side window is closing whilst driving. Investigations have shown that the window mechanism is fouling the body inside the window aperture, therefore the window catch is not obtaining the full locking position.

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint of the rear side window closing whilst the vehicles is being driven, follow the procedure detailed below.

PARTS INFORMATION

WC 701124 Spacer washer

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the window catch to bodyside fixing screws. 2. Fit washers WC701124 to the front fixing between the window catch and hinge as shown by the arrows on the illustration opposite. 3. Refit fixing screws, and torque to 5-7Nm. 4. Adjust catch to achieve: (I) Correct sealing of the glass onto the window rubber. (ii) Correct latching operation. 5. When both operations have been achieved, fully tighten the fixing screws.

A. Window Catch B. Flat Washer C. Body Bracket

09/01/96

76/01/96/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ All LD

WARRANTY

Normal Warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

8F3C

SRO

76.31.89/28 Fit washer to window catch 00.15 hour