Windshield - Water Leaks To The Interior

ISSUE 2

12/31/96

76/29/96/US

SUBJECT:
PRIDE: Windshield and "A" Post Repair

MODEL:
Discovery

AFFECTED VEHICLES:
LP
LH
LJ 1994-1996
LD

DETAIL

On some vehicles small gaps in the adhesive between the windshield and body are causing customer complaints about water intrusion in Discovery models. While these imperfections in windshield sealing do not affect the integrity of the windshield, customers have complained about wet carpet around the foot wells or wet headliners around the windshield area. Sealing these small gaps is accomplished using sealant (Kent P/N 10570). Follow the procedure outlined below for applying the sealant to the windshield. It is not necessary to remove the windshield.

The repair procedures detailed below were developed as an element of the Land Rover Way OPERATION PRIDE. This TIB provides a library location for PRIDE information within the Land Rover North America technical literature system.

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint for the symptoms outlined, Follow the procedure outlined below for the removal of the old finisher, the inspection of the retaining clips and the installation of the new tailgate finisher.

PARTS INFORMATION

Sealant, Kent part number 10570

For ordering Kent parts call:

Kent Industries Customer Service
800-654-6333

In Canada:
800-663-2800

PROCEDURE

Perform the procedure outlined below for the repair of the windshield and the "A" post.

INSTALLATION

1. Insert the sealant (Kent P/N 10570) into a suitable caulking gun.

2. Starting at the center of windshield, slip the applicator tip under the windshield weather-stripping and into the gap between the windshield and the front header.

3. Working your way from the center of the windshield outboard to the "A" pillar, pump enough sealant into the gap to Completely fill the gap.

NOTE:





Pay special attention to the large hole that exits at the top of the "A" pillar, behind the "A" pillar trim. Pump as much sealant as necessary to completely fill the hole. This is where the water enters that eventually runs down the "A" pillar and soaks the carpet (illustration).

4. After completion, inspect the windshield to ensure that all gaps are completely filled. Let sealant dry for about 30 minutes.

WARRANTY:

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP.CODE:

SRO:

76.81.39 Time 0.45 hr
Repair "A" post leaks.