Land Rover Defender: A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Make sure that excessive force is not used. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
• This procedure Contains illustrations for the right side components, left side components are similar.

1.

• Remove the 4 bolts.
• Remove the instrument panel outer side trim.

2.

• Release the 2 clips.
• Remove the A-pillar center trim panel.

3.

• Release the 3 clips.
• Release the treadplate.

4.

CAUTION: Do not close the door when the lower trim is not in the correct installed position

• Release the 2 clips.
• Move the hood release lever.
• Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.

INSTALLATION

1.

NOTE: Make sure that the clips are correctly installed to the trim.

• Install the A-pillar lower trim panel.
• Install the 2 clips.

2.

NOTE: Make sure that the clips are correctly installed to the trim.

• Install the treadplate.
• Install the 3 clips.

3.

NOTE: Make sure that the clips are correctly installed to the trim.

• Install the A-pillar center trim panel.
• Install the 2 clips.

4.

• Install the instrument panel outer side trim.
• Install and tighten the 4 bolts.

  Torque: 2.5Nm

5.

CAUTION: Make sure that the weatherstrip is not stretched on installation.

Use a suitable tool to reposition the door aperture seal.

6. Make sure the hood is closed after the work is completed.

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