Underfloor heatshield adrift – fixings

UNDERFLOOR HEATSHIELD ADRIFT – FIXINGS

Model

Freelander

Affected vehicles

All 1.8 K Series engine vehicles up to VIN XA 662016

Date

1999-07-14

Reference

Bulletin 0041, CDS ref L8543bu

Bulletin text

Freelander

AFFECTED RANGE:

All 1.8 K Series engine vehicles up to VIN XA 662016

PROBLEM:

UNDERFLOOR HEATSHIELD ADRIFT - FIXINGS

Owner may report a rattling noise from under vehicle. exhaust heatshield has either cracked or become loose.

CAUSE:

Heatshield fixing design, poor retention.

ACTION:

Replace original heatshield with modified part, WEB101920. Secure with new M6 nuts part number ESR1560, these replace the original fixing clip method.

PARTS INFORMATION:

WEB101920 Heatshield assembly - engine exhaust ESR1560 Nut M6 (4 off required)

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 2T2G

Use S.R.O.: 30.10.62 Time allowance: 0.10 Hrs

Bulletin N o : 0041 L8543bu 1 14.07.99

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