Campaign - Roof Moulding Attachment
No.: Q2007Issue: 1
Date: 28 June 2007
SECTION: 501-08
UPDATE PRIOR TO SALE NOTICE:
Roof Finisher Moldings Adrift
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover Sport VIN 7A116550 to 8A124176
CONDITION SUMMARY:
POOR RETENTION OF ROOF TRIM
Situation:
A potential concern has been identified on some 2007/2008 model year Range Rover Sport vehicles. As a result of the poor retention of the securing clip, the roof finisher molding on either side of the vehicle may not be retained properly. Lifting of the molding can result in wind noise.
Action:
This problem is to be repair prior to sale to ensure customer satisfaction. Affected vehicles are to be quarantined and held pending completion of the repair detailed in the Repair Procedure section of this bulletin. Upon completion of the procedure, the vehicle may be released from quarantine and sold.
PARTS:
Locally sourced:
^ Dow Beta Prime 5404
^ Dow Beta Seal U418
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Always check DDW to verify that the vehicle is affected by this Action prior to undertaking any repair. Some vehicles have been repaired at ports and at the factory. It is possible that a VIN has already been repaired. DDW reflects only those vehicles affected and un-repaired.
Warranty claims should be submitted quoting program code Q016 together with the appropriate option code. As option codes are used, there is no requirement to enter parts or labor. They are provided for information only.
Drive in/drive out can only be claimed if the vehicle is brought back into the workshop for this action alone to be undertaken.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSPECT AND IF INDICATED REPAIR ROOF TRIM FOR PROPER RETENTION
1. Visually inspect the front ends of the roof trim moldings on both sides of the vehicle to determine if there is proper secure clip retention. (Figure 1)
2. If the clips are secure, the vehicle does not require any further rectification. Claim Option "A" or "K".
3. If unsure of clip retention, perform the following:
^ Carefully attempt to pry up the front of the suspect roof finisher molding using a suitable tool to avoid damage to the vehicle.
^ If the clip is secure, the vehicle does not require any further rectification. Claim Option "A" or "K".
4. If either side trim is not properly retained, perform the follow corrective action on the affected side:
^ Using a suitable tool, carefully pry up the front of the affected roof finisher molding.
^ Place foam or soft plastic between the roof and the trim to maintain a gap during primer and sealer application.
^ Using suitable tool, remove the installed adhesive patch from trim or body.
^ Apply primer (Dow Beta Prime 5404) to the underside of the rubber end of the finisher for about 25 mm (1 inch).
^ Apply primer to the roof under the trim strip starting 5 mm (3/16 inch) above the windshield and extending for about 25 mm (1 inch).
^ Allow primer to dry for 2 minutes.
NOTE:
Only a small amount of adhesive is required to ensure proper trim retention. Too much adhesive could result in excess material squeezing out from under the trim.
^ Apply a daub of Dow Beta Seal U418 adhesive 18 mm (3/4 inch) in diameter to the roof with the edge of the adhesive approximately 5 mm (3/16 inch) above the windshield.
^ Remove the foam/plastic spacer that was inserted under the trim.
^ Ensure that the roof trim is clipped down to the roof and that the rubber trim is positioned under the front windshield trim.
^ Push trim down against roof and adhesive.
^ Using yellow glazing tape, secure the trim in position to allow the adhesive to cure in the correct position. Place the tape across the roof and trim starting at the door and taping to the roof.
^ Allow a two hour cure time.
^ Remove tape.
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