Freelander - Water In Passenger Footwell
Bulletin Number - 0007
Issue - 2
Date - 27.01.1999
Model - Freelander
Affected Range - All vehicles with air conditioning prior to VIN XA 636335.
Re-Issue Information - Final VIN added, text and illustrations amended to add cable tie retention for evaporator drain tube.
Problem -
WATER IN PASSENGER FOOTWELL / WATER DROPLETS FROM FACE LEVEL VENTS
Customer may also complain of an unpleasant smell from the air conditioning.
Cause
The following possible conditions and causes have been identified:
1. Evaporator unit drain hose adrift allowing water condensate to collect in footwell. This may also result in condensate being drawn through the evaporator unit and expelled as water droplets from the face level vents when the fan is on high speed.
2. Evaporator unit drain hose one way outlet flap incorrectly positioned so that the end of the hose is not closed. This also may result in condensate being drawn through the evaporator unit and expelled from the face level vents with the fan on high speed. The footwell will be dry.
3. Vehicles prior to VIN WA 607591 only: Evaporator unit drain channel incorrectly formed and blocked. Condensate will collect in the evaporator casing and leak into the footwell.
Action
Check the evaporator drain system for the above conditions and rectify as described.
CONDITION 1:
- Check the drain hose connection to the evaporator unit. If adrift, it is likely that this is as a result of pressure from the surrounding bulkhead carpet and sound pad.
- If confirmed to be adrift, enlarge the drain hose aperture in the carpet and sound pad prior to refitting the drain hose. Use a craft knife to remove material to the shaded pattern, shown inset in Illustration 1.
- Having established a clear pathway for the drain hose and ensured that it is fully engaged on the evaporator drain stub, secure using a cable tie (see PARTS INFORMATION), positioned as shown arrowed in Illustration 1. Ensure that the hose does not slip off of the outlet stub of the evaporator when the carpet is pressed in its vicinity.
CONDITION 2:
- Check the position of the flap on the outlet end of the evaporator drain hose. Illustration 2a shows a correctly functioning flap.
- Illustration 2b shows a typical incorrectly positioned flap. If necessary, reposition the flap to ensure that the end of the hose is covered. With high speed fan in operation, the flap should be seated onto the end of the hose.
- Illustration 2c shows a further condition which may prevent effective seating of the flap. With a sharp knife, remove any moulding flash protruding from the end of the hose.
CONDITION 3:
1. Release the drain hose from the drain channel in the passenger footwell. Obtain a 65mm length of 8mm diameter plastic tube or rod, (e.g: a section of discarded ball point pen). Make a mark 45mm from one end to create a depth gauge, see A in illustration 3 below.
2. Insert the 45mm section of the gauge into the drain channel B. It should be possible to insert the full 45mm into the channel.
NOTE: Owing to the proximity of the bulkhead, some difficulty may be experienced in entering the gauge into the drain channel. This can be overcome if the forward end of the gauge is first entered into the drain hose aperture in the floor covering.
3. If the gauge cannot be inserted to a depth of at least 45mm, the drain channel is incorrectly formed at point C. The evaporator assembly will require replacement.
4. Refer to Workshop Manual repair numbers 82.25.20 / 82.25.01 for repair procedure.
5. Refer to PARTS INFORMATION for details of replacement evaporators.
Parts Information
JQB101360 Evaporator assembly - RHD
JQB101370 Evaporator assembly - LHD
C43640 Cable tie - 2.5 x 100mm or similar
Warranty
Use Complaint Code: 8Q6U
Use S.R.O.:
CONDITION 1:
Modify carpet and fit cable tie to evaporator drain hose - 82.25.89/31
Time allowance: 0.10Hrs
CONDITION 2:
Check evaporator drain hose, reposition flap/remove moulding flash - 82.25.89/32
Time allowance: 0.10Hrs
CONDITION 3:
Check evaporator unit drain channel for obstruction - 82.25.89/33
Time allowance: 0.10Hrs
Evaporator renew - 82.25.20
Time allowance: 3.50Hrs - use together with 82.25.89/33.
