Disclaimer2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-5.0L Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB00493 Date: 121116

Disclaimer2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-5.0L Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB00493 Date: 121116

Accessories - Tow Hitch Receiver Doesn't Latch In The Housing

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

LTB00493NAS1

16 NOV 2012

SECTION: 501-00

Tow Hitch Receiver Does not Latch in the Vehicle Housing

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

The tow hitch receiver may not latch in the vehicle housing / rear crossmember.

Cause:

This may be caused by tow hitch receiver manufacturing tolerances combined with excessive paint build-up on the rear crossmember. A new tow

hitch receiver may be within tolerance specification; however, in certain circumstances a new tow hitch receiver fitted to a vehicle may be difficult to

install.

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Action:

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

PARTS:

No parts necessary

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

1. Check the part number on the locking pin and tow hitch receiver. The affected part numbers are listed below:

^ Tow hitch receiver Part Number: AH22-17N886-AB

^ Locking pin number first 4 digits: 3136U up to 3257U

2. NOTE: Please note the signal ring on the vehicle will be a red color.

NOTE:

Please note the tow hitch receiver shown may vary from market to market but the essential information is the same.

Check to see if the tow hitch receiver latches on the vehicle correctly.

^ If the tow hitch receiver is not latched properly, the red signal ring is visible and the key cannot be locked and removed.

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3. Remove the tow hitch receiver.

^ Check the housing leeways and the pin surface for dirt, debris, or imperfections.

4. Insert the tow hitch receiver in the vehicle housing three times.

^ If the tow hitch receiver latches, return the vehicle to the customer.

^ If the tow hitch receiver does not latch, continue from step 5 of this Service Instruction.

5. Using a suitable file and some locally sourced sand paper (150 - 240 grit) fold the sand paper around the file.

6. With the sand paper wrapped around the file, do three gentle strokes per leeway.

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7. NOTE: Please note the tow hitch receiver shown may vary from market to market but the essential information is the same.

8. Check to see if the tow hitch receiver latches on the vehicle correctly.

^ If the tow hitch receiver does not latch correctly, repeat step 5 until the tow hitch receiver fits correctly.