Sunroof water dam adrift issue 2

SUNROOF WATER DAM ADRIFT ISSUE 2

Model

Discovery

Affected vehicles

All derivatives between LJ 081991 to LJ 149539 with factory fitted sunroof

Date

1994-03-18

Reference

18/03/94

Bulletin text

Sunroof Glass Water Dam Adrift

MODEL AFFECTED VEHICLES

All derivatives between LJ 081991 to LJ 149539 Discovery with factory fitted sunroof

DETAIL

During final inspection at Land Rover it was noted that the sunroof water dam outer edges may detach from the glass. Investigations identified that the water dam to glass adhesion process at the supplier was away from process. A number of vehicles may have been despatched from Land Rover which exhibit this problem.

In instances where this concern is noted a kit has been made available direct from the suppliers who on receipt of the attached proforma will despatch the required kit to the requestor. The cleaning, priming and bonding material is available from Gurit-Essex whose address information was supplied on bulletin 01/10/94. Note: This bulletin supersedes issue 1 due to the above Vin number change

ACTION REQUIRED

At Pre-Delivery Inspection or on customer complaint if this concern is noted contact the supplier on the facsimile number quoted below who will despatch a kit of parts. Cleaning and bonding material should be obtained from supplier information detailed on bulletin 01/10/94.

PARTS INFORMATION

Water dam kit part number 07292 obtainable direct from the supplier Tudor Webasto

Adhesives and cleaners obtainable from Gurit-Essex (see bulletin 01/10/94) Cleaner Betaclean 3900 (or white spirit)(Dam preclean) Betaprime 5402 (Dam prime) Betaseal HV3 (Adhesive) Betawipe VP 04604 (Glass cleaner)

PROCEDURE

Where a sunroof water dam has begun to lift from the glass a repair kit containing new parts but not including adhesives can be obtained from the facsimile number below using the proforma attached to this bulletin: Contact: Tudor Webasto on:-

021-313-1846 using the proforma provided.

1) Open the sunroof fully. 2) Remove the front inner catch cover and discard. 3) Secure the existing catch body to the underside of the glass using adhesive tape, this will ensure alignment of the new water dam. 4) Remove the front inner catch securing screws and discard. 5) Remove the water dam and centre gasket from the outer surface of the glass.

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issue 2 18/03/94

76/02/94/EN

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

9D1X

SRO

Sunroof (electric) 76.82.64 - 00.20 hour Sunroof (manual) 76.83.10 - 00.20 hour

Sunroof Water Dam Adrift

MODEL AFFECTED VEHICLES

All derivatives between LJ 081991 to LJ 149539 Discovery with factory fitted sunroof

6) Remove any existing loose adhesive from the glass outer surface. 7) Clean glass outer surface front area in the region of the dam using Betawipe VP 04604 and dry off using a lint free cloth. 8) Obtain new dam and fully clean the complete underside of the dam using Betaclean 3900 or white spirit and allow to dry. 9) Prime the complete underside of the dam using Betaprime 5402 and allow to stand for 10 minutes. 10) Fit new centre gasket in place on the under side of the dam. 11) Apply a 3.5 mm bead of Betaseal HV3 to the centre of the recess on the underside of the dam along the complete length of the recess. 12) Fit dam to outer surface of the sunroof glass, fit the two centre fixings and tighten to 2 Nm. 13) Fit the replacement inner catch cover by locating the front tongues and snap in place. 14) Apply adhesive tape across the outer glass which spans the water dam and returns to the underside of the glass, ensure that the dam is flush to the glass surface and front edge, the tape will secure the dam in place whilst the adhesive cures. (See illustration). 15) Allow 5 hours to cure before removing the tape. 16) Close sunroof.

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