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Water Ingress Through The Tailgate Aperture Seal (LTB00839) — 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged Service Manual

Water Ingress Through The Tailgate Aperture Seal (LTB00839)

WARNING: This page is about the Range Rover Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2015-09-17
Reference number: LTB00839

WATER INGRESS THROUGH THE TAILGATE APERTURE SEAL

WATER INGRESS THROUGH THE TAILGATE APERTURE SEAL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): LTB00839, Date of Issue:  September 17, 2015
LAND ROVER: 2013 Onwards Range Rover (LG)
SECTION: 418-00
AFFECTED VEHICLES: Range Rover (LG) Model Year: 2013 Onwards VIN: 000001 Onwards Manufacturing Plant: Solihull

CONDITION SUMMARY

Situation:  A customer may express a concern of water ingress into the load space area through the tailgate aperture seal.

Suggested Customer Concern Code AD6. 

Cause:  Water ingress through the tailgate aperture seal.

Action:  Should a customer express this concern, follow the Service Instruction below.

PARTS

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

LR061660 Tailgate aperture seal Quantity: 1

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.
NOTE: 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
Modify the tailgate grommet seals 76.19.89.32  0.2 34 LR051089
NOTE: Normal Warranty procedures apply.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION

  1. Remove and discard the damaged tailgate aperture seal.
    • Install a new tailgate aperture seal.
      G10099627
    NOTE: Repeat this step for both tailgate grommet seals.
  2. Apply a white chalk mark in the area shown to the tailgate aperture seal.
    G10099628
  3. Close and re-open the tailgate.
    NOTE: Repeat this step for both tailgate grommet seals.
  4. Check for any chalk transfer to the tailgate grommet seals in the area shown.
    • Confirm the chalk contact area that needs removing from the tailgate grommet.
      G10099629
    NOTE: Repeat this step for both tailgate grommet seals.
  5. Place a suitable piece of tape or card between the tailgate grommet and the tailgate.
    G10099630
    CAUTION: Make sure no damage is caused to the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Do not cut into the convolute section of the grommet.
    NOTE: Repeat this step for both tailgate grommet seals if required.
  6. Place a steel rule horizontally onto the tailgate grommet seal above the convolute and along the chalk line.
    • Firmly holding the steel rule in place use a suitable knife to cut through the grommet seal.
      G10099631
    NOTE: Repeat this step for both tailgate grommet seals if required.
  7. Remove and discard the piece of tailgate grommet seal.
    G10099632
    NOTE: Repeat this step for both tailgate grommet seals if required.
  8. Remove and discard the tape and/or card from the tailgate.
    G10099633
  9. Close and open the tailgate to confirm that there is no contact between the tailgate grommet and tailgate aperture.