Interior - Door Storage Bin Material Delamination
No: 76/13/98/NASRef:
*Issue: 2*
Date: 07/02/99
Door Bin Material Cover Delamination
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
DISCOVERY (U) MY 1998
* indicates updated information
SITUATION:
DOOR BIN MATERIAL COVERS DELAMINATE
Some Discovery models with material covering on the front door storage bins have experienced deterioration of the adhesive bond between the covering and the underlying plastic bin assembly.
RESOLUTION:
APPLY ADHESIVE AND BOND THE MATERIAL COVERING TO THE BIN
Application of a stronger contact adhesive will ensure proper attachment of the material covering to the storage bin. Follow the procedures outlined below to achieve the desired results.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Locally Sourced
^* NPN Loctite 401 (Primary recommended adhesive)*
^ NPN DAP "Weldwood" Contact Cement - Gel Formula (Alternative)
^ NPA Alcohol wipes
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
76.34.89/33 Time 0.30 hrs.
Apply contact adhesive and secure storage bin covering, 1 Side
76.34.89/34 Time 0.50 hrs.
Apply contact adhesive and secure storage bin covering, Both Sides
FAULT CODE: B
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
PREPARE STORAGE BIN FOR REPAIR
1. Identify area of delamination and pull the top edge of the covering away from the storage bin along its entire length.
2. Wipe all adhesive residue from the storage bin.
3. Apply the specified Loctite 401 adhesive to both the material covering and the storage bin.
4. Wait the manufacturer's recommended cure time.
5. Carefully press the material onto the bin surface taking care to ensure a smooth application.
CAUTION:
A vehicle should not be parked in direct sunlight during cure time.
6. Allow the adhesive to cure 30 minutes in a cool location.