Interior/Steering - Steering Wheel Trim Delamination
No: 57/06/05/NASFGN LM2JJ-04
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 23 June 2005
Steering Wheel Trim Deterioration
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
New Range Rover (LM) All
SITUATION:
STEERING WHEEL TRIM DELAMINATES
A customer may complain of paint finish deterioration or delaminating from the steering wheel spoke covers. The original paint surface can react to certain chemicals, for example those found in some after-shave or sun-tan lotions, causing the paint to lift.
RESOLUTION:
INSTALL REPLACEMENT STEERING WHEEL TRIM KIT
Should a customer complain of steering trim deterioration refer to the Repair Procedure detailed in this bulletin to replace the trim covers.
PARTS INFORMATION:
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:
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.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALL REPLACEMENT STEERING WHEEL TRIM
WARNING:
All Cautions and Warning relating to steering wheel removal in the Workshop Manual must be observed.
NOTE:
GTR lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home > NAS > Service Information/ LM New
Range Rover/2OO5 > Workshop Manuals > Range
Rover Workshop Manual - Service Procedures >
Bookmark "STEERING/REPAIRS" > Link "Steering
wheel"
1. Refer to GTR Workshop Manual section 57.61.01 and remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove the four torx retaining screws. (Figure 1)
3. If equipped with heated steering wheel, release the electrical connector from the steering wheel heating element. (Arrowed in Figure 1)
4. Release the back cover from the wheel frame.
5. Release the lower spoke covers. (Figure 2)
6. Release the plastic securing tangs from the wheel frame and remove the upper spoke covers. (Figure 3 Insert)
7. The new spoke covers can be identified by the markings on the rear of the cover.
^ "u.re" - lower right hand spoke
^ "uli" - lower left hand spoke
^ "ore" - upper right hand spoke
^ "o.li" - upper left hand spoke
CAUTION:
the electrical wire on vehicles equipped with heated steering wheels must be carefully and correctly installed.
8. If equipped, orient heated steering wheel wire to avoid pinching.
9. Install the lower spoke cover and ensure the securing tangs click into the wheel frame.
10. Position the upper and lower spoke covers with the guides aligned.
11. Apply medium pressure and press the upper and lower parts together until they click into position.
12. Install the back cover onto the wheel frame.
13. If equipped, connect the electrical connector for the steering wheel heating element. (Arrowed in Figure 1)
14. Install the four torx retaining screws. (Figure 1)
15. Refer to GTR section 57.61.01 and install the steering wheel.