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jamesg25

Member Since: 07 May 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 22

2012 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Nara Bronze

Trim under side Grill loose - like an air brake!?

Hi Folks,

Hoping for a bit of help please, last night I was driving home on the motorway just under 70mph and started hearing a sound like an airbrake had been deployed.

obviously - twitchy bum at all at the prospect of deploying wallet, calling AA becoming the stereotype range rover on the side of the road for all and sundry to see. etc etc.

no warning lights or anything like - no decrease in performance or any other indicator of anything wrong. a mile or so on the noise dissipates dies off and doesn't return.

I did a quick walk around when i got home and there was nothing obvious apart from the driver side trim just under the side grill that also holds the mud guard on. This was quite loose on the top:

And looks like there is a trim clip missing on top right:

I had a quick look at a similar thread about removing the trim panel in this area - hoping for some advice on the best fix/way forward.

as an aside i've also plugged in the iiD tool in and there were no relevant faults - and none triggered at the time that corresponds with hearing the noise

all thoughts and comments very much appreciated.

best regards,

James.

27th Jul 2020 6:58pm

mjdronfield

Member Since: 04 Nov 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 7793

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Not sure if this helps any.... from another post...

https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/u...dflaps.pdf

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

27th Jul 2020 8:03pm

jamesg25

Member Since: 07 May 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 22

thanks - yes certainly good for when i take it all apart to have a look.

some reference pictures of anyone else's car - 11 or 12 plate would also be super helpful if there are any volunteers?

Cheers.

27th Jul 2020 8:08pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 16281

2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

There is an 8mm headed bolt hidden behind the inner fender splash guard... That sandwiches that panel

28th Jul 2020 1:59am

jamesg25

Member Since: 07 May 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 22

super thanks - Pretty sure that's missing as i can pull the trim all the way off the car at the top - do you have a part number of picture of what it looks like?

appreciate the help.

James.

28th Jul 2020 7:29am

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 16281

That’s the point James, when the bolt is loose you can remove the panel sir...

Where that panel joins the wing, force the wheels arch liner away and look inside with a torch and you will see the 8mm head of the fixing, with a big penny washer! That’s what you need to tighten whilst holding/pushing the lower panel in line .👍

Exactly where your thumb is in the last picture 👍

28th Jul 2020 8:25am

jamesg25

Member Since: 07 May 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 22

Contact - thank you! have located the captive nut - 8mm headed bolt and penny washer confirmed missing on both sides.

Any advice on a part number to replace?

Appreciate the help.

28th Jul 2020 9:21am

Classic888

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: East Yorkshire & Hertfordshire
Posts: 233

VYP500120 X 2
QYF105200 X 2
DYH500190 X 2

28th Jul 2020 12:14pm

jamesg25

Member Since: 07 May 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 22

Thank you Classic888 - will get those ordered!

appreciate the help.

28th Jul 2020 12:17pm

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