Bulb Holder - Improved Design
12/31/9686/19/96/US
SUBJECT:
PRIDE - Discovery Bulb Holder Replacement
MODEL:
Discovery
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
LP
LJ up to VA703507
LJ up to VA534359
LD
DETAIL
Improved bulb holders for the two front turn lamps and the four rear bumper lamps have been developed, and were fitted at the production line from VIN VA703507/VA534359 (start of 1997 model year). On customer complaint of bulb failures, replace all 6 bulb holders with the improved design.
The diagnostic steps and repair procedures detailed in this bulletin 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
Replace bulb holders when bulb failure results from poor electrical contacts.
PARTS INFORMATION
XBP100180 - Bulb Holder (qty. 6)
PROCEDURE
Perform the diagnostic procedures and repairs outlined for the repair of Bulb Holder Replacement.
WARRANTY:
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
COMP.CODE:
SRO:
86.41.89/27 - Time 0.5 hr. (all lamps)
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS (figure 1) REMOVAL
1. Pull on spring retainer and remove the turn signal indicator assembly.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb holder.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove the bulb holder from the assembly.
4. Push in on the bulb and twist counterclockwise to remove the bulb from the bulb holder.
5. Discard old bulb holder and replace with new bulb holder (BP100180).
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the bulb into the new bulb holder.
2. Insert the new bulb holder into the turn signal assembly and rotate clockwise to secure.
3. Reconnect the electrical connector.
4. Install the turn signal assembly by aligning the two lugs on the bottom of the lens with the cutouts on the vehicle body and engaging the spring clip.
5. Check correct operation of lamps.
REAR BUMPER LAMPS (figure 2) REMOVAL
1. From behind the bumper, disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the bulb holders.
2. Turn the bulb holders counterclockwise to remove the holder from the bumper lights.
3. Push in on the bulb and twist counterclockwise to remove the bulbs from the bulb holders.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The black electrical connector connects to the turn signal light and the red electrical connector connects to the taillight.
1. Discard the old bulb holders and replace with the new bulb holders (XBP100180).
2. Insert the bulb into the new holder and secure.
3. Insert the bulb holders into the rear bumper light assembly and turn clockwise to secure.
4. Check correct operation of lamps.