Body - Front Air Deflector Heat Shield Separation
No: JTB00204Issue: 1
Date: 10 SEP 2010
SECTION: 501
Air Deflector Heat Shield Separation
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
A noise / rattle / smell from under the front of the vehicle may be present. This may be caused by the air deflector heat shield(s) being loose due to heat stake failure.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to repair the air deflector heat shield.
PARTS:
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.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSPECT / REPAIR FRONT AIR DEFLECTOR HEAT SHIELDS
1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 501-02: Front End Body Panels > Removal and Installation > Air Deflector, and remove the front air deflector.
NOTE:
If the heat shield(s) is missing, the air deflector must be replaced if substantially damaged due to heat.
2. Verify the heat shields are attached to the air deflector:
(Figure 1)
^ If a heat shield(s) is missing, continue to step 3 with a new air deflector (C2Z 4201).
^ If a heat shield(s) is partially attached, continue to step 3 with the original air deflector.
3. Using a 5mm drill bit, drill through the five welding points on the left-hand (LH) heat shield and air deflector. (Figure 2)
NOTE:
Ensure five rivets are installed in each heat shield / air deflector.
4. Using a suitable rivet gun, install five rivets (C2C 9428) through the heat shield into the air deflector. (Figure 3)
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the right-hand (RH) heat shield.
6. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 501-02: Front End Body Panels > Removal and Installation > Air Deflector, and front the front air deflector.
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