Land Rover Defender: Front Mudflaps

FRONT MUDFLAPS - PART NUMBER: VPLEP0387, VPLEP0389

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: 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.

CAUTION: If protective wax has been applied to the vehicle it must be thoroughly removed before starting this procedure.

NOTES:

• The vehicle must be clean, dry and at workshop temperature. Vehicles moved into the workshop from cold or wet conditions should be dried and left to stand for a minimum of 2 hours.
• 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 left side components, right side components are similar.
• Front classic mudflaps (VPLEP0387)
• Front mudflaps (VPLEP0389)

REMOVAL

1.

WARNINGS:

• Make sure that the vehicle is stable before completing any work.
• If a suitable 2 post lift is not available then refer to the wheel changing section of the owner's handbook.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift. If a suitable 2 post lift is not available then refer to the wheel changing section of the owner's handbook.

2.

NOTE: To provide extra clarity, the illustrations do not show the wheel that is still on the vehicle.

Remove the 3 clips on the rear part of the front wheel arch liner as illustrated.

3.

NOTE: To provide extra clarity, the illustrations do not show the wheel that is still on the vehicle.

Remove the clip at the top.

4.

NOTE: To provide extra clarity, the illustrations do not show the wheel that is still on the vehicle.

Make sure there is sufficient access to the inside surface of the front fender moulding.

1. Aside part of the front wheel arch liner as illustrated.
2. Make sure there is access to the arrowed inside surface of the front fender moulding.

5.

NOTES:

• Make sure to keep the 4 clips on the front fender moulding.
• If the top 2 clips are damaged then order the appropriate quantity of replacement clips (LR112137).

• Release the 4 clips.
• Remove the front fender moulding.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean the front fender moulding to make sure there is no dirt or debris.

2.

CAUTION: If the supplied template (B) is damaged during the install process, or damaged in the kit, then a new template can be created by printing out the appropriate template as shown in steps 22 and 23. After the template has been printed, the scale bars must be measured to make sure the template has been printed at the correct size.

Make sure the supplied template (B) is the correct size. Measure the 2 scale bars on the supplied template using a ruler.

3.

CAUTION: Make sure the templates are cut out accurately.

Use scissors to cut out the templates. Follow the cut guide lines exactly.

4.

CAUTIONS:

• If the template is positioned incorrectly then the holes will be drilled at the wrong locations.
• The template must be positioned at the start of the radius edge of the front fender moulding as illustrated.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Locate and secure the template (B) to the front fender moulding as illustrated. Make sure the template is positioned at the start of the radius edge of the front fender moulding.

1. Make sure the template is correctly positioned on the front fender moulding as arrowed in the illustration.
2. Make sure the template folds around the lower part of the front fender moulding as illustrated.
3. Use suitable tape to secure the template at the illustrated position.

5.

CAUTION: Take care to mark the hole positions accurately.

Mark the 3 positions on the front fender moulding. Use the template to identify where to mark the hole positions.

6.

WARNING: Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.

CAUTIONS:

• Take care to drill the holes at the correct positions as marked.
• Take care to avoid damaging clip features on the rear surface when drilling.

Drill holes at the marked positions.

1. Drill 1 hole using 9 mm drill bit.
2. Drill 2 holes using 9 mm drill bit.

7. Remove the template.

8.

Use a suitable file to remove any remaining plastic within the hole and the slot so they have clean edges.

9.

Clean the front fender moulding as illustrated.

10.

CAUTION: Make sure the front mudflaps do not distort as you tighten the nuts.

Install the 2 retaining nuts (E) and the 4 washers (D) to the front mudflap stud in the order as specified.

Torque: 2.5 Nm

1. Install the lower fixings.
2. Install the upper fixings.

11.

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure to protect the paintwork.
• Make sure the clips are pushed in sufficiently so they are fully engaged. Do not use force on the cladding to engage the clips. Do not hit the side of the cladding to engage the clips.

NOTES:

• Install the 2 lower clips first and then install the 2 upper clips.
• If the top 2 clips are damaged then order the appropriate quantity of replacement clips (LR112137).
• Front mudflap not shown in illustration to provide extra clarity.

Install the front fender moulding, with the front mudflap attached, to the vehicle.

1. Adjust the 2 clips to the correct gap as illustrated.
2. Install the 2 lower clips.
3. Install the 2 upper clips.
4. Install the front fender moulding, with the front mudflap attached.
5. Visually check the top clip, that is closest to the wheel, to make sure the clip is fully engaged.
6. Make sure the fender moulding is correctly aligned to the surrounding bodywork. Ask your Jaguar Land Rover Retailer for a copy of this instruction if you do not have access to TOPIx.

12.

Check the alignment at the illustrated location. Make sure there is no gap between the front mudflap and the front fender moulding.

13.

CAUTION: Take care to mark the hole position accurately.

Use the front mudflap as a guide to carefully mark the hole position on the sill as illustrated.

14.

WARNING: Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.

Carefully move aside the front mudflap and drill a hole at the marked position on the sill.

• 10 mm drill bit.

15.

NOTE: Make sure the bracket is correctly installed as illustrated.

Install the bracket (C) between the rocker panel and the wheel arch liner.

16.

NOTE: Complete step only if installing front classic mudflaps (VPLEP0387).

Apply masking tape as illustrated if installing front classic mudflaps (VPLEP0387). Make sure the masking tape is applied below the arrowed holes where the 2 bolts (F) will be installed in step 17.

17.

CAUTION: Make sure the front mudflaps do not distort as you tighten the bolts.

NOTES:

• Access to the nuts (E) and the washers (H) is gained from the back of the mudflap as illustrated.
• If installing front classic mudflaps (VPLEP0387) then the mudflap will need to be pulled away from the fixing holes in order to insert the bolts (F) and the washers (G). The front classic mudflap needs to be flexed back considerably to allow the bolts (F) and the washers (G) to be inserted.
• Discard the spare fixings: bolt (F), washers (G) and (H) and the nut (E).

Install the front mudflap. Install the 2 sets of fixings in the order as specified. Torque: 2.5 Nm

1. Install the outboard set of fixings.
2. Install the inboard set of fixings.

18.

NOTE: Remove the masking tape if the front classic mudflaps (VPLEP0387) have been installed.

Check the alignment at the illustrated locations.

• Remove the masking tape if the front classic mudflaps (VPLEP0387) have been installed.

19.

CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.

NOTE: Make sure that the retaining clips are correctly installed.

Install the wheel arch liner rear section.

1. Install the removed clips.

20. Repeat steps to install the front mudflap to the other side of the vehicle.

21.

CAUTION: The template must be printed at the correct size. Always measure the 2 scale bars on the template, using a ruler, to make sure the template has been printed correctly.

NOTE: In TOPIX click on the magnifying glass symbol to enlarge the graphic.

If the supplied template (B) is damaged during the installation process, or damaged in the kit, then a new template can be printed. Make sure the template is printed at the correct size. The template will need to be scaled during printing to achieve the correct size.

22.

CAUTION: The template must be printed at the correct size. Always measure the 2 scale bars on the template, using a ruler, to make sure the template has been printed correctly.

NOTE: In TOPIX click on the magnifying glass symbol to enlarge the graphic.

If the supplied template (B) is damaged during the installation process, or damaged in the kit, then a new template can be printed. Make sure the template is printed at the correct size. The template will need to be scaled during printing to achieve the correct size.

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