Land Rover Defender: Exterior Side-Mounted Gear Carrier

EXTERIOR SIDE-MOUNTED GEAR CARRIER - PART NUMBER: VPLEP0437

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNINGS:

• Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the instructions carefully prior to installation. Comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
• Maximum carrying capacity of the exterior side-mounted gear carrier is 17 kg.

CAUTIONS:

• The vehicle must be equipped with roof rails if the exterior side-mounted gear carrier will be installed.
• If the expedition roof rack is also going to be installed to the vehicle then the exterior side-mounted gear carrier must be installed first and then the expedition roof rack installed afterwards.
• The vehicle manufacturer recommends the use of specialised satin paint products when cleaning the exterior side-mounted gear carrier. Any other cleaning or paint protection product may have an adverse effect on the paint finish.
• Never polish accessories that have a satin matte paint finish. Polishing causes the finish to shine and may reduce the matte effect.
• Do not use an automated car wash. Using unapproved cleaning equipment can cause damage to the exterior side-mounted gear carrier.
• Do not affix stickers, films, magnetic plates, or similar items to the exterior side-mounted gear carrier. Any such objects may damage the paint finish.
• Additional care is required when cleaning accessories with a satin matte paint finish. It is recommended to wash accessories by hand, using a soft sponge, and making sure not to apply high pressure to the paint surface. Avoid washing accessories in direct sunlight. Remove any of the following substances immediately, where possible: insect remains, bird droppings, fingerprints, tree resin, oils, grease and fuels, wax and tar spots.

NOTES:

• The keys (P) must be kept in a safe place. The keys will be required to operate the exterior side-mounted gear carrier.
• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• The exterior side-mounted gear carrier can only be installed to the right side of the vehicle.

REMOVAL

1.

NOTE: Illustrations show vehicles with 110 wheelbase. The process is the same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Instructions show the process for installing the exterior side-mounted gear carrier to vehicles with 110 wheelbase. The process for installing the exterior side-mounted gear carrier to vehicles with 90 wheelbase is the same.

2.

Identify the side trim as illustrated.

3.

NOTE: Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Clean the surface of the side trim as illustrated.

4.

NOTE: Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Remove the side trim as illustrated from the right side of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1.

WARNING: Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.

NOTES:

• Complete step only for vehicles with 110 wheelbase.
• Take care to mark the hole positions accurately.
• Templates must be attached with the arrows facing downward.

Vehicles with 110 wheelbase only. Mark and then use the templates to drill 2 holes in the removed side trim.

1. Measure and then mark 2 positions on the side trim using the measurements as illustrated.
2. Use the 2 templates (M) and attach over the top of the trim and slide down into position over the marked holes. Drill 2 pilot holes and then remove the templates (M).
3. Drill holes at the 2 marked positions. Use a 19 mm drill bit.

2.

WARNING: Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.

NOTES:

• Complete step only for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Take care to mark the hole positions accurately.
• Templates must be attached with the arrows facing downward.

Vehicles with 90 wheelbase only. Mark and then use the templates to drill 2 holes in the removed side trim.

1. Measure and then mark 2 positions on the side trim using the measurements as illustrated.
2. Use the 2 templates (M) and attach over the top of the trim and slide down into position over the marked holes. Drill 2 pilot holes and then remove the templates (M).
3. Drill holes at the 2 marked positions. Use a 19 mm drill bit.

3.

WARNING: Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.

CAUTION: Remove only the part of the rubber seal that is above the "U" shape.

NOTES:

• Complete step for vehicles with 90 or 110 wheelbase.
• It is recommended to use an oscillating saw.

Use suitable tooling to open out the top of each drilled hole. This will create a "U" shaped hole in the side trim, as illustrated.

• Remove only the part of the rubber seal that is above the "U" shape.

4.

CAUTION: Do not remove the water sealing patch from the middle vehicle body fixing nut.

NOTE: Complete step only for vehicles with 110 wheelbase.

Vehicles with 110 wheelbase only. Remove the water sealing patches that are located over the vehicle body fixing nuts at the 2 locations as illustrated.

5.

CAUTION: Do not remove the water sealing patch from the middle vehicle body fixing nut.

NOTE: Complete step only for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Vehicles with 90 wheelbase only. Remove the water sealing patches that are located over the vehicle body fixing nuts at the 2 locations as illustrated.

6.

NOTE: Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Install the 4 fixings (D) and (E) as illustrated. The bolts (D) go into the vehicle body fixing nuts.

• Torque: 38 Nm

7.

NOTE: Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Install the 2 brackets (F) into the roof rail as illustrated.

1. Locate the bracket (F) into the large cutout in the roof rail slot.
2. Check the bracket (F) is fully inserted as illustrated.
3. Slide the bracket (F) along the roof rail.
4. Align the bracket (F) with the fixing (D).

8.

CAUTION: Make sure the holes in the side trim do not make contact with the fixings (D).

NOTES:

• Align the holes in the side trim with the fixings (D).
• Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Install the side trim.

• Make sure the holes in the side trim do not make contact with the fixings (D).

9. Unlock and open the exterior side-mounted gear carrier (A).

1. Unlock the exterior side-mounted gear carrier using the keys (P).
2. Hold the bottom edge of the exterior side-mounted gear carrier lid.
3. Rotate the lid upwards until the lid is nearly horizontal. The locking arm will reach the maximum extent and an audible click is heard.
4. When you have heard the audible click then the lid can be released and the lid will stay open.

10.

Install the brackets (B) into the side mounted gear carrier (A) using the fixings (C).

1. Install the brackets (B) into the side mounted gear carrier (A) as illustrated.
2. Open the side mounted gear carrier and install the 4 fixings (C) through the side mounted gear carrier and into the brackets (B).
3. Tighten the 4 fixings (C). Torque: 11 Nm

11.

CAUTION: Make sure the keys (P) are removed from the exterior side-mounted gear carrier before closing. There is a risk the keys will become locked inside the exterior side-mounted gear carrier.

NOTE: The exterior side-mounted gear carrier can be locked without using the keys. If the lid is closed when the keys are removed then the exterior side-mounted gear carrier will lock. The keys will be required to unlock the exterior side-mounted gear carrier.

Close the exterior side-mounted gear carrier (A).

1. Pull downward on the lid to disengage the locking arm.
2. The lid will swing downward to the vertical position.
3. Press on the lock barrel. An audible click is heard when the lid has locked.

12.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damaging the surrounding paintwork.

NOTES:

• This step requires the aid of another person.
• Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Position the exterior side-mounted gear carrier (A) as illustrated.

13.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damaging the surrounding paintwork.

NOTES:

• This step requires the aid of another person.
• Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Install the fixings (G), (H) and (J) as illustrated.

1. Install all fixings as illustrated.
2. Torque: 11 Nm

14.

NOTES:

• Position the exterior side-mounted gear carrier over the fixings (D).
• Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Install the fixings (L) and (K) to secure the exterior side-mounted gear carrier to the fixings (D).

1. Install all fixings as illustrated.
2. Fully tighten the 2 bolts (K). Torque: 11 Nm

15.

NOTE: Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Install the 2 caps (N).

16.

CAUTION: Complete this step even if the 2 nuts appear like they have already been tightened.

Unlock and open the lid of the exterior side-mounted gear carrier. Tighten the 2 nuts, that are part of the lock barrel on the inside of the lid, in the illustrated sequence.

1. Loosen the 2 nuts so they can move freely.
2. Torque the indicated nut: 6 Nm
3. Torque the indicated nut: 6 Nm
4. Close the lid of the exterior side-mounted gear carrier. Lock the lid.

17.

NOTE: Illustration shows vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Make sure the exterior side-mounted gear carrier is installed securely.

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