Campaign - Roof Panel Modification

NUMBER: UPS 28-08

DATE: 20 OCT 2008

MODEL:
XF

THIS UPDATE PRIOR TO SALE NOTICE IS VALID FOR SIX MONTHS

SECTION: 501

UPDATE PRIOR TO SALE: Incorrectly Formed Notches in Roof Opening Panel Aperture





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

As a result of a recent production tooling change, a potential concern has been identified where the notches in the roof opening panel aperture may be incorrectly formed.

Action:

Dealers are required to HOLD the affected vehicles within your control and refrain from releasing the vehicles for onward distribution and sale pending completion of the rework action detailed in this Update Prior to Sale notice. These vehicles must not be released until this rework procedure has been completed. Any vehicle already delivered to a customer must be updated at the next service opportunity.

PARTS:

No parts required; information only

TOOLS:

High-speed rotary tool (Dremel(R))





WARRANTY

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

INSPECT ROOF OPENING PANEL APERTURE

1. Fully open the roof opening panel.

2. Inspect the notch on the rear edge on the left-hand side of the roof opening panel aperture.





^ The notch should have a smooth curved profile. (Figure 1)

3. If the notch has a smooth curved profile, no further action is required.





4. If the notch does not have a smooth curved profile (Figure 2), continue to REPAIR ROOF OPENING PANEL APERTURE.

REPAIR ROOF OPENING PANEL APERTURE

CAUTION:
Ensure adequate protection of glass roof opening panel.

CAUTION:
Protect below the repair area to collect / remove swarf and paint debris.

NOTE:
The notch must be deburred, smooth and flowing, and free of cut and file marks.

1. Install protection to glass roof opening panel and the area below the notch.





2. Using a suitable high-speed rotary tool ('Dremel(R)'), carefully remove material to create a smooth curved profile within the notch, blending out without increasing the height of the notch. (Figure 3)

NOTE:
Allow suitable time for drying between and after all coats.

3. Apply primer, color coat, and clear coat lacquer to the reworked area to give corrosion resistance and an acceptable cosmetic condition.

4. Remove protection from the vehicle.

5. Verify roof opening panel operation.





Affected VIN List





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