'RATTLE' Noise From Exhaust Downpipe Heat Shield (LTB00980NAS1)
WARNING: This page is about the Range Rover Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2016-12-12Reference number: LTB00980NAS1
'RATTLE' NOISE FROM EXHAUST DOWNPIPE HEAT SHIELD
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): LTB00980NAS1, Date of Issue:
December 12, 2016
| LAND ROVER: | 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport (LW); 2013-2016 Range Rover (LG) |
| SECTION: | 309-00 |
| AFFECTED VEHICLES: | Model: Range Rover Sport (LW) Model Year: 2014-2016 Vin: 000002-565353 Assembly Plant: Solihull Applicability: V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol; Model: Range Rover Sport (LW) Model Year: 2014-2016 Vin: 600007-640518 Assembly Plant: Solihull Applicability: V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol; Model: Range Rover (LG) Model Year: 2013-2016 Vin: 000010-267152 Assembly Plant: Solihull Applicability: V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol |
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CONDITION SUMMARY
SITUATION:
A 'rattle' noise may be evident from underneath the vehicle in the area of the exhaust downpipe.
CAUSE:
This may be caused by failed welds on the exhaust downpipe heat shield.
ACTION:
Should a Customer express this concern, follow the Service Instruction below.
PARTS
PARTS INFORMATION
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY: |
|---|---|---|
| LR094489 | Heat Shield Kit | 1 |
TOOLS
Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools.
WARRANTY
NOTE:
- Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to TOPIx to obtain the latest repair time.
- DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
| DESCRIPTION | SRO | TIME (HOURS) | CONDITION CODE | CAUSAL PART |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust heat shield - Modification | 30.10.89.52 | 0.3 | 61 | LR052356 |
NOTE:
Normal Warranty procedures apply.
SERVICE INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
- Do not use damaged or defective tools or equipment, particularly high speed equipment such as grinding wheels. A damaged grinding wheel can disintegrate without warning and cause serious injury.
- Wear suitable eye protection when using grinding, chiseling, or sand blasting equipment.
- Raise and support the vehicle (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 100-02: Jacking and Lifting - Lifting).
- Identify the location of the loose exhaust heat shield.
- Using a suitable tool, remove the three welds from the inside of the bend on the exhaust heat shield.
- Using a suitable tool, remove the three welds from the outside of the bend on the exhaust heat shield.
- Remove and discard both the upper and lower sections of the heat shield.
- Install the upper section of the new heat shield onto the downpipe.
- Install the lower section of the new heat shield onto the downpipe.
- Install the two inner hose clips over the two indented lines on the new heat shield.
- Torque: 6 Nm
- Install the two outer hose clips on the smaller diameter section of the heat shield.
- Torque: 6 Nm
- Lower the vehicle (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 100-02:
Jacking and Lifting - Lifting).
