Water dripping onto centre console - roof aerial

WATER DRIPPING ONTO CENTRE CONSOLE - ROOF AERIAL

Model

Freelander

Affected vehicles

All 5 door vehicles prior to VIN WA 607633

Date

1998-03-25

Reference

Bulletin 0012, CDS ref L8426bu

Bulletin text

Freelander

AFFECTED RANGE:

All 5 door vehicles prior to VIN WA 607633

PROBLEM:

WATER DRIPPING ONTO CENTRE CONSOLE - ROOF AERIAL

CAUSE:

Roof aerial rubber seal poorly fitted.

ACTION:

Refit roof aerial rubber seal as follows, (repair number 86.50.18 ):

1. To gain access to aerial fixing, first release roof lamp from headlining.

2. Remove nut securing coaxial cable to aerial base and disengage cable from aerial fixing.

3. Before removing aerial inspect underside of seal from inside vehicle, this should show that seal has been inserted incorrectly through roof location.

4. Remove aerial and seal, clean any road debris from mating components and refit correctly to roof. Ensure that seal is now correctly positioned by passing the grommet section through its roof panel location.

5. Re-connect coaxial cable and tighten nut.

Bulletin N o : 0012 L8426bu 1 25.03.98

6. Locally water test around outer aerial location while viewing from inside to confirm satisfactory repair.

7. Re-position and secure roof lamp.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Not applicable

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 7Z4N

Use S.R.O.: 86.50.18 Time allowance: 0.10 Hrs