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Body - Door Mirror Wind Noise

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

LTB00419NAS3
23 MAY 2012

ISSUE '3' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN GRAY

SECTION: 501
Door Mirror Wind Noise

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LM)
VIN: AA304426 - *CA383407*
Model Year: 2010 - 2012

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:
A wind noise may be heard from the left or right front door mirror(s). This may be caused by air penetration between the mirror and the door mating surface Action: In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to insert a Nitto foam pad at the door mirror mounting area.

PARTS:

NOTE:
The Nitto foam should be locally sourced from the Squeaks & Rattles Kit and must be claimed as 'sublet' using code 'other' (up to $3.09).

Nitto foam - locally sourced from the Squeaks & Rattles Kit

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.





NOTE
:
The Nitto foam should be locally sourced from the Squeaks & Rattles Kit and must be claimed as 'sublet' using code 'other' (up to $3.09).

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

INSTALL NITTO FOAM PAD TO MIRROR MOUNTING AREA

1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 501-09: Rear View Mirrors, and remove the door mirror.





2. Identify the cavity.





3. Identify the area to be covered by the Nitto foam.





CAUTION:
Make sure that the pad does not interfere with the mirror assembly.

4. Install the pad.

^ Cut the locally sourced Nitto foam from the Squeaks & Rattles Kit into a 25mm X 15mm rectangle.

^ Install in to the location shown.

5. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 501-09: Rear View Mirrors, and install the door mirror.

6. If necessary, repeat steps 1 - 5 to the opposite door / mirror.





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