Body - Sunroof Panel/Water Dam Separation
21/04/9576/02/94/US
*Issue 3*
SUBJECT
Sunroof Glass Water Dam Adrift
MODEL
Discovery
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All derivatives between LJ081991 to LJ088981 with factory fitted sunroof
DETAIL
Note:
Please remove issue 2 76/02/94/US and replace with issue 3. Parts are now available through LRNA Parts.
During final inspection at Land Rover it was noted that the sunroof water dam outer edges may detach from the glass. Investigations identified that the water dam to glass adhesion process at the supplier was away from process. A number of vehicles may have been despatched from Land Rover which exhibit this problem.
Any incidences of this condition found on a Discovery after VIN 088981 should be reported to LRNA using product report form.
The cleaning, priming and bonding material is available either from LRNA Parts or from Gurit-Essex (ordering and address information can be found in Service Bulletin G94-005).
ACTION REQUIRED
If the above concern is found during pre-delivery Inspection or upon customer complaint obtain the parts identified below and repair following the procedure outlined below.
PARTS INFORMATION
Available From LRNA Parts:
- Water dam kit STC1684D
- Wind Screen Sealant Kit BHM705L - "OR" -
Order the following items from Gurit-Essex (see bulletin G94-005)
- Cleaner Betaclean 3900 (or white spirit)
- Betaprime 5402 (Dam prime)
- Betaseal HV3 (windscreen adhesive or equivalent)
- Betawipe VP 04604 (Glass cleaner)
WARRANTY
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
COMP. CODE
9DIX
SRO
Sunroof (electric)
76.82.89/26 - 00.20 hour
PROCEDURE
1. Open the sunroof fully.
2. Remove the front inner catch cover and discard.
3. Secure the existing catch body to the underside of the glass using adhesive tape, this will ensure alignment of the new water dam.
4. Remove the front inner catch securing screws and discard.
5. Remove the water dam and centre gasket from the outer surface of the glass.
6. Remove any existing loose adhesive from the glass outer surface.
7. Clean glass outer surface front area in the region of the dam using Betawipe VP 04604 and dry off using a lint free cloth.
8. Obtain new dam and fully clean the complete underside of the dam using Betaclean 3900 or white spirit and allow to dry.
9. Prime the complete underside of the dam using Betaprime 5402 and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
10. Fit new centre gasket in place on the under side of the dam.
11. Apply a 3.5 mm bead of Betaseal HV3 (or equivalent) to the centre of the recess on the underside of the dam along the complete length of the recess.
12. Fit dam to outer surface of the sunroof glass, fit the two centre fixings and tighten to 2 Nm.
13. Fit the replacement inner catch cover by locating the front tongues and snap in place.
14. Apply adhesive tape across the outer glass which spans the water dam and returns to the underside of the glass, ensure that the dam is flush to the glass surface and front edge, the tape will secure the dam in place whilst the adhesive cures. (See illustration).
15. Allow 5 hours to cure before removing the tape.
16. Close sunroof.