Campaign - Windshield Finisher Wind Noise Reduction
No: H201Ref: 76/09/97/NAS
Issue: 1
Date: 12/17/99
SERVICE ACTION:
Upper Windshield Finisher Wind Noise Reduction
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
RANGE ROVER (LP) YA427112 to YA430888
SITUATION:
GAP BETWEEN FINISHER AND WINDSHIELD ALLOWS VIBRATION
Due to inconsistent manufacturing processes, some vehicles may have a gap between the upper windshield finisher and glass. While traveling at highway speeds, this gap can cause a wind noise.
RESOLUTION:
MODIFICATION OF A-PILLAR FOAM/SEALING OF FINISHER TO GLASS
NOTE:
All vehicles currently held in inventory as new vehicles should be inspected, and if necessary, repaired prior to sale.
Prior to delivery of new MY2000 Range Rover vehicles inspect to determine if a correction has been performed at the port of entry. If required, perform the repair operations in this TIB. Customer owned vehicles within the VIN range should be inspected, and if necessary repaired at the next service opportunity.
The repair involves repositioning the foam strip along the edge of the A-pillar, removal of some material from a foam filler block and sealing the leading edge of the upper windshield finisher to the glass using an elastomeric sealant.
PARTS INFORMATION:
LRN0002LABEL Campaign Label Qty 1
LRNA25223 Elastomeric Sealant (as required)
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
H201 (Option 1) Time 0.15 hrs
Inspect vehicle to determine if previous repair has been completed
H201 (Option 2) Time 0.40 hrs.
Remove both side A-pillar trim pieces and correct location of foam. Bond finisher to glass
Material Allowance is included in the time allowance for repair
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSPECTION
NOTE:
If a dab of white paint is found on the upper retaining screw of the driver's side exterior A-pillar trim, this repair has already been performed. (Figure 1)
1. Inspect to determine if the repair has previously been performed.
2. If the repair has been performed, go to "Campaign label installation" and install the campaign label. No further action is required.
3. If the repair has not been performed, continue with this procedure.
CORRECT FOAM PLACEMENT AND SEAL WINDSCREEN FINISHER
1. Remove the top three fasteners securing the A-pillar exterior trim.
2. Check to see if the end of the windscreen finisher has deformed the foam strip or the foam filler block. (Figure 2)
3. Carefully reposition the foam strip to its correct routing parallel to the edge of the A-pillar trim.
4. If the foam filler block is deformed, carefully remove some material from the block to eliminate the foul condition between the filler block and the end of the windscreen finisher. (Figure 3)
5. Apply a small bead of elastomeric sealer underneath the leading edge of the windscreen finisher to bond finisher to glass as follows:
^ Insert the sealant applicator tip into the gap approximately 10 mm (3/8 in.) underneath the finisher.
CAUTION:
Sealant should not come out from underneath the finisher.
^ Slowly slide the applicator from the center towards the outer end of the finisher, applying a consistent bead of sealant underneath the finisher.
^ Remove applicator and ensure lip of finisher lays against windshield glass.
NOTE:
Elastomeric bead must be between the finisher/glass interface to fill the gap between the two components.
^ Allow sealant to skin over (about 5 minutes), and remove any visible sealant from the windshield and finisher.
6. Install A-pillar fasteners, ensuring that the foam strip is lying on top of the windscreen finisher and is not crushed by the end as before.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 on opposite side trim.
8. Refer to TIB 76/09/97/NAS and verify that there is no lifting of the trim piece in the center of the windshield.
9. To indicate that the repair has been performed, apply a dab of white paint to the upper retaining screw head of the driver's side exterior A-pillar trim.
CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Campaign labels may have multiple Campaign numbers written on them if multiple campaigns are performed at the same time.
1. When all specified repairs have been accomplished, prepare the campaign label (LRN0002LABEL) as follows:
a) Place the label on a hard surface.
b) Use a ballpoint pen to neatly write/scribe in the bare aluminum areas of the label the following information:
^ Service Action codes performed ("H201")
^ Your retailer code
^ The date of repair
2. Peel the label back, apply to radiator support and roll the label with the special roller.