Rear Lashing Ring - Bolt Replacement
No: H472Ref:
Issue: 2
Date: 08/22/97
Service Action
Rear Lashing Ring Bolt Replacement
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
DEFENDER (LD) VA999223 to VA120989
SITUATION:
INCORRECT BOLT USED IN ASSEMBLY
Bolts without the correct unthreaded shoulder were used during production to retain the rear lashing ring on some Defender vehicles. Some vehicles have had the correct bolts installed either at the factory or at the port of entry. These vehicles can be identified by a paint dot on the head of the bolt.
^ Factory replacement YELLOW PAINT DOT
^ Port replacement WHITE PAINT DOT
RESOLUTION:
REPLACE INCORRECT BOLT
Inspect all vehicles which fall within the above VIN range at the first service opportunity. If no paint dot is present, remove the lashing ring bolt and replace with correct hardware.
PARTS INFORMATION:
BH110081L Bolt Qty 2 per vehicle
NY110041L Nut Qty 2 per vehicle
217245 Washer Qty 4 per vehicle
Warranty Form:
LRN0001LABEL Service Campaign Label Quantity Package 100
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
H472 Option 1 Time 0.15 hrs.
Inspection only
H472 Option 2 Time 0.20 hrs.
Inspection and replacement of both rear lashing bolts
NOTE:
Issue 1 contained incorrect SRO number in the Warranty Claims portion of the TIB. Please ensure that you use standard campaign claims procedures noting the campaign identifier and the Option code as listed above.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Inspect the vehicle to determine if the rear lashing ring bolts have been replaced.
^ If yellow or white paint dot identification is present on the bolt heads, no further action is required.
^ If no identification mark is present, perform the following repair.
2. Remove the lashing bolt hardware from both rear lashing rings and discard.
3. Fit new hardware to secure the lashing rings and tighten to 65-70 Nm (48-52 lbf. ft.).
4. Apply white paint dot to the bolt heads to indicate the service action work has been completed.
NOTE:
Campaign labels are now available as a spare part. For additional quantities when required, order the 100-pack using part number LRN0001LABEL.
5. Apply a completed campaign label to the front cross member under the hood to identify that Service Action H472 has been performed.