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Climate Control System Odor (LTB00593NAS1)

Publication date: 2013-09-23
Reference number: LTB00593NAS1

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ODOR

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ODOR

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): LTB00593NAS1, Date of Issue:  September 23, 2013
LAND ROVER: 2012 Onwards LR4 (LA); 2012-2013 Range Rover Sport (LS)
SECTION: 412-03B/-03D
AFFECTED VEHICLES: LR4 (LA) Model Year: 2012 Onwards VIN: CA631053 Onwards; Range Rover Sport (LS) Model Year: 2012-2013 VIN: CA758225-DA814822

MARKETS

USA

CONDITION SUMMARY

Situation:  An odor may be present when the Climate Control System is switched 'ON'.

Cause:  This may be caused by mold spore accumulation/build-up in the front evaporator core.

Action:  Should a customer express this concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.

PARTS

PARTS INFORMATION

LR015350 Evaporator Quantity: 1

TOOLS

No Tools Required

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 SRO TIME (HOURS) CONDITION CODE CAUSAL PART
Evaporator core - Renew - LR4 82.25.20  7.9 42 LR043353
Evaporator core - Renew - Range Rover Sport 5.0L N/A 82.25.20  7.8 42 LR043353
Evaporator core - Renew - Range Rover Sport 5.0L SC 82.25.20  7.6 42 LR043353
NOTE: Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION

NOTE: Prior to installation, wash out the evaporator core housing with warm water to remove any mold spore accumulation.
  1. Replace the front evaporator core (see TOPIx Workshop Manual, Section 412-03B/412-03D).