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New Front Wiper Blades

04/04/97

84/01/97/NAS

SUBJECT
PRIDE - New Front Wiper Blades

MODEL
Range Rover 4.0/4.6

AFFECTED VEHICLES
LP up to VA357344
LH
LJ
LD

DETAIL

A new wiper blade design has been introduced to eliminate streaking, rubbing, or lifting off the windshield at highway speeds. The new windshield wipers must be replaced upon customer complaint or at the next scheduled service interval.

The diagnostic steps and repair procedures detailed below were developed as an element of the Land Rover Way Operation PRIDE. This TIB provides a library location for PRIDE information within the Land Rover North America technical literature system.

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint for the symptoms outlined, or at the next service interval, install a set of the new wiper blades.

PARTS INFORMATION

DKC100830 - wiper blade (qty 2)

PROCEDURE

Perform the diagnostic procedures and repairs outlined below for the replacement of wiper blades.

NOTE:
Clean and remove all debris from the windshield.

Procedure

1. Raise wiper arm.
2. Release clip securing blade to wiper arm.
3. Remove wiper blade.
4. Position blade and push into arm until clip engages in slot.
5. Lower wiper arm.

WARRANTY

Normal warranty procedures and policies apply.

COMP. CODE

SRO
84.15.05 - Time 0.25 hr.
Renew wiper blades.

NOTE:
A warranty claim should not be submitted under the following conditions:

^ when a vehicle already has the new design wiper blades fitted

^ when installation of the new wiper blades is performed prior to delivery to the first retail owner, since it is part of PDI.