Body - Front Door Latch Won't Unlock

No: 76/05/00/NAS
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 10/27/00

Super-locked Door Latch Removal

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

Range Rover (LP) All

SITUATION:

FRONT DOOR LATCH FAILS IN THE SUPER-LOCK MODE

The customer may experience a front door that will not open after it has been locked in the super-lock mode. The latch mechanism can remain locked even though the remote or the key has been used to unlock it. Other latches in the vehicle will usually unlock correctly.

RESOLUTION:

ACCESS FRONT DOOR LATCH AND DISENGAGE SUPER-LOCK PAWL

From the inside of the vehicle it is possible to access the jammed door latch with the appropriate tools and disengage the super-lock pawl following the instructions in this TIB.

PARTS INFORMATION:

FQJ103280 Latch Assembly RH Qty 1
FQJ103290 Latch Assembly LH Qty 1

WARRANTY CLAIMS:

76.37.89/39 Time 0.30 hrs.
Release jammed lock mechanism

FAULT CODE: F

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Enter the vehicle through the passengers side.

2. Lower the driver's side door window to the fully down position.

3. Tape the edge of the window to protect the area during the following steps.





4. Inspect the door latch with the aid of a flash light and identify the white plastic retainer for the super-lock pawl spring. (Figure 1)





5. Position a long (18") slender screw driver onto the plastic cover. (Figure 2)

CAUTION:
In the next step exercise care to only apply enough force to break the plastic housing.

^ Too much force could result in damage to surrounding components or the door panel.

^ Windows with applied tints can be damaged by the screwdriver.

6. Tap the screwdriver with a hammer to break the plastic cover.

7. Remove the released spring.

8. Move to the exterior of the door and perform the following:

^ Grasp the outer door handle.

^ Apply body pressure against the outer door surface to reduce load on the latch.

^ Tap the lock assembly motor repeatedly with the screwdriver (Figure 1) until the super-lock pawl releases.

9. Release body pressure and open the door.

10. Follow Workshop Manual Section 76.37.12 procedures to replace the door latch assembly with a new unit.

11. Remove protective tape and verify proper latch operation.