Interior - Rear Headliner Loose/Appears Bowed

No.: LTB00371 (ISSUE 1)

10 JUNE 2011

SECTION: 501
Rear Headlining Loses Retention / Appears Bowed

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LM) VIN: 7A253853 - Onwards
Model Year: 2007 - Onwards

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

The rear headlining may lose retention and appear bowed or a gap may be evident. This may be caused by excessive vehicle vibrations and weight of the headlining may cause the rear outer roof headlining to bow.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to install clips to the rear of the headlining.





PARTS

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools





WARRANTY:

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.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

INSTALL HEADLINING CLIPS TO REAR OF HEADLINING

1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation, and remove both E-post trim finishers.

CAUTION:
Ensure damage is not caused to the headlining. Excess force on underside of roof lining could crease the Roof lining.

2. Lower and support the rear of the headlining and support.





3. Identify the holes in roof where the two clips are to be fitted. (Figure 1)

NOTE:
Left-hand (LH) side shown; repeat for right-hand (RH) side.





4. Insert the new roof retaining clips. (Figure 2)

NOTE:
Repeat this procedure for both sides of the vehicle.





5. Slide the white T-piece clip into the roof lining bracket: (Figure 3)

^ Locate clip approximately in the center of the headlining bracket.

WARNING:
Use suitable protective gloves and safety goggles.





6. Apply super glue (recommenced STC50546) to new roof lining bracket back surface. (Figure 4)

NOTE:
Do not remove any of the super glue when installing the roof clips. Repeat this process on both sides of the vehicle.





7. Insert the new assembled headlining brackets / T-piece clips into the roof clips that are already fitted. (Figure 5)

CAUTION:
Use care to not get any excess glue on any other trim parts as this would be extremely difficult to remove and could result in replacement trim parts being fitted at the retailer's expense.

NOTE:
Note the order of the clips to be inserted.

NOTE:
"Lipping" the rear tailgate aperture seal over the headlining will remove unwanted pressure.





8. Locate original center clip (1) into position. (Figure 6)

9. Locate RH and LH clips (2) and (3) into position. (Figure 6)

10. Lift and support the roof trim until glue has set. (Figure 6)

11. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation, and install both E-post trim finishers.