Interior - Rear Seat Latch Rattles

No: 76/17/99/NAS
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 06/18/99

Rear Seat Latch Rattle

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

Range Rover (LP) All

SITUATION:

REAR SEAT BACK LATCH RATTLE

A customer may complain of a rattle from an unoccupied rear seat. A possible source of this rattle is the 60/40 seat back latch. The rubber buffers within the latch assembly can compress and harden in use. A rubber buffer that has hardened will cause a rattle in the latch.

RESOLUTION:

INSTALL NEW RUBBER BUFFERS IN THE LATCH ASSEMBLY

When it is confirmed that the rear seat latch is the source of the rattle, replace the rubber buffers in the latch assembly.

PARTS INFORMATION:

HZU100120 Rubber Buffer Qty. 2

WARRANTY CLAIMS:

78.90.89/31 Time 0.25 hrs.
Replace both seat latch buffers

FAULT CODE: K

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Release both rear seat latches.

2. Fold down the rear seat.

CAUTION:
When removing the rubber buffers, take care not to dislodge the latch spring.

3. Replace rubber buffer as follows:





^ Identify the rubber buffer within the latch assembly (Figure 1).

^ Remove the rubber buffer using needle-nosed pliers, pulling the buffer away from the latch.

^ Install the new rubber buffer onto the latch tab using needle nosed pliers.

^ Return the seat back to its upright latched position.

^ Release and latch seat back several times to ensure correct operation.

4. Repeat step 3 for the latch on the opposite side of the seat.

5. Verify that the rattle has been corrected.