Body - Water Leak Into Vehicle From Center Stop Lamp
LTB00348NAS227 JAN 2012
ISSUE '2' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH ASTERISKS
SECTION: 417
Water Ingress Through High-Mounted Stop Lamp
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
LR2 (LF)
VIN: 8H000001 - *CH284721*
Model Year: 2008 - *2012*
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
Water may enter the vehicle through the high-mounted stop lamp area. This may be caused by water passing through the lamp seal.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to apply sealant to the high-mounted stop lamp.
PARTS:
STC50550 PU sealant Qty: 1
TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools
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 DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE
APPLY SEALANT TO THE HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP
1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 417-01: Exterior Lighting, and remove the high-mounted stop lamp for access.
2. Clean and dry the sealing faces of the lamp foam seal and vehicle body.
3. Apply a 3mm bead of sealant (STC50550) to the sealing face of the lamp seal.
CAUTION:
Allow 24 hours before power washing the vehicle.
4. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 417-01: Exterior Lighting, and install the high-mounted stop lamp.
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