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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
JTB00250NAS2
04 MAR 2014
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and equipment required to do the job properly and safely. It informs these Technicians of conditions that may occur on some
vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by 'do-ityourselfers'. If you are not a Retailer, do not assume that a condition described affects your vehicle. Contact an authorized
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SECTION: 501-00
A-Pillar 'Creak' Noise
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
XJ Range (X351)
Model Year:
2010-2014
VIN:
V00047-V60450
MARKETS:
NAS
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
A ‘creak’ noise from the right-hand (RH) A-pillar may be heard from inside the vehicle.
Cause: This may be caused by the bonded body panels at the seam joint.
CAUTION: To avoid cross-contamination (galvanic corrosion), this repair must be carried out
using either a new unused drill bit or an aluminum repair-only drill bit.
Action: Should a customer express this concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.
PARTS:
C2C36026
Rivet
Quantity: 2
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 TOPIx to obtain the latest repair
time.
NOTE: DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part
number with a quantity of zero.
DESCRIPTION
A-Pillar Creak Repair
SRO
TIME
CONDITION CODE
76.96.03
0.7
61
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NOTE: Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.
SERVICE INSTRUCTION:
CAUTION: To avoid cross-contamination (galvanic corrosion), this repair must be carried out using
either a new unused drill bit or an aluminum repair-only drill bit.
1. Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) for access (see TOPIx Workshop manual, section 303-14).
2. Using suitable tape, tape up the air box to avoid swarf contamination from drilling.
3. Measure 10mm from the panel edge .

 Using a suitable tool, mark the first fixing.

 Measure and mark the second fixing 40mm
from the first fixing.
4. Using a suitable 6.5mm drill, drill out the marked fixings.
5. Clean the drilled holes (De burr).
6. Using a suitable sealant, apply sealant to the raw edges of the drilled holes.
7.
NOTE: The sealant should be dry before fitting the rivet.
NOTE: Make sure the rivets are fully seated.
Using a suitable rivet gun, install the rivets.

 Using a suitable sealant, apply sealant to the rivets.
8. Remove any swarf from the drilling process.
9. Remove and discard the masking tape from the air vent.
10. Install the Engine Control Module (ECM) (see TOPIx Workshop manual, section 303-14).
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