'CREAK' Noise When Lowering/Raising Door Window(S) (LTB00880V2)
WARNING: This page is about the Range Rover Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2016-01-28Reference number: LTB00880V2
Supersedes refnos: LTB00880NAS1
'CREAK' NOISE WHEN LOWERING/RAISING DOOR WINDOW(S)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): LTB00880NAS1, Date of Issue:
January 28, 2016
| LAND ROVER: | 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport (LW); 2013-2015 Range Rover (LG) |
| SECTION: | 501-11 |
| AFFECTED VEHICLES: | Range Rover Sport (LW) Model Year: 2014-2015 VIN: 001154-530873 Assembly Plant: Solihull; Range Rover Sport (LW) Model Year: 2015 VIN: 600000-624937 Assembly Plant: Solihull; Range Rover (LG) Model Year: 2013-2015 VIN: 001204-231758 Assembly Plant: Solihull |
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CONDITION SUMMARY
Situation: A 'creak' or mechanical interference noise may be evident when lowering/raising a door window(s).
Cause: This may be caused by contamination from aggregate-type dust and road film.
Action: Should a customer express this concern, follow the Service Instruction below.
PARTS
NOTE:
one felt pad will repair two door window regulators; two pads required for all four doors.
PARTS INFORMATION
| LR084524 | Felt pad | Quantity: 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window regulator - Front door - Renew - With door trim removed | 76.31.45.99 | 0.3 | 49 | LR034279 |
| Glass - Front door - Felt Pad - Install | 76.31.01.99 | 0.5 | 49 | LR034279 |
| Glass - Rear door - Felt pad - Install - Range Rover Sport (L494) | 76.31.02.99 | 1.0 | 49 | LR034280 |
| Motor and regulator - Rear door - Renew - With door trim removed - Range Rover Sport (L494) | 86.25.05.99 | 0.4 | 49 | LR034280 |
| Glass - Rear door - Felt pad - Install - Range Rover (L405; Standard Wheelbase) | 76.31.02.99 | 1.0 | 49 | LR034280 |
| Glass - Rear door - Felt pad - Install - Range Rover (L405; Long Wheelbase) | 76.31.02.99 | 1.3 | 49 | LR034280 |
| Motor and regulator - Rear door - Renew - With door trim removed - Range Rover (L405; Standard Wheelbase) | 86.25.05.99 | 0.4 | 49 | LR034280 |
| Motor and regulator - Rear door - Renew - With door trim removed - Range Rover (L405; Long Wheelbase) | 86.25.05.99 | 0.5 | 49 | LR034280 |
NOTE:
Normal Warranty procedures apply.
COMPONENT LOCATION
SERVICE INSTRUCTION
- Remove the front right door window (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms).
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NOTE: front right door window shown; all others similar.
With a suitable glass cleaner, make sure the door window is clean.
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NOTE: repeat this step for both door window retaining clips.
Using a suitable cleaner, make sure the window retaining clips are clean and free from silicone.
- Using a felt pad from the Squeaks & Rattles kit, cut out a rectangle measuring 50mm x 40mm.
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NOTE: repeat this step for both door window retaining clips.
Wrap the felt pad around the door window as shown to insulate the door window from the retaining clip.
- Install the door window (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms).
- Fully lower and raise the door window three times to confirm the noise has been eliminated.
- If the noise is still evident, replace the door window regulator (see TOPIx Workshop Manual section 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms).
- Repeat steps 1- 7 to the other three door windows.



