Land Rover Defender: Installation

1.

CAUTION: Follow the appropriate steps depending on the part that is being installed and the wheelbase of the vehicle.

Follow the appropriate steps depending on the accessory that is being installed and the wheelbase of the vehicle.

• If the fixed side steps (VPLEP0392) are being installed to vehicles with 90 or 110 wheelbase, then complete steps 2 to 27.
• If the side tubes (VPLEP0434) are being installed to vehicles with 90 or 110 wheelbase, then complete steps 28 to 53.

2. If the fixed side steps (VPLEP0392) are being installed to vehicles with 90 or 110 wheelbase, then complete steps 3 to 27.

3.

NOTE: Side step brackets for vehicles with 90 wheelbase will have the text "90" on the identifier label.

The side step brackets are individually labelled with the position on the vehicle they must be installed at (RHF, LHF, LHR, RHR).

• Locate the identifier label on each bracket.

4.

NOTE: Follow the appropriate steps depending on if the vehicle has 90 or 110 wheelbase.

Install the side step brackets to the vehicle.

• For vehicles with 110 wheelbase complete steps 5 to 7 and then continue at step 12.
• For vehicles with 90 wheelbase complete steps 8 to 11 and then continue at step 12.

5.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete step for all vehicle markets except for NAS. Step includes the install of 2 spacers (G) between the brackets and the rocker panel.
• Complete step only for vehicles with 110 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (LHF) or (RHF) on the brackets.

Install the front side step brackets (B1) and (B2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D) and the 2 spacers (G).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

6.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step only for NAS market vehicles with 110 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (LHF) or (RHF) on the brackets.

Install the front side step brackets (B1) and (B2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

7.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step for all vehicle markets with 110 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (LHR) or (RHR) on the brackets.

Install the rear side step brackets (C1) and (C2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

8.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step for all vehicle markets except for NAS. Step includes the install of 2 spacers (G) between the brackets and the rocker panel.
• Complete step only for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (LHF) or (RHF) on the brackets.

Install the front side step brackets (B1) and (B2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D) and the 2 spacers (G).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

9.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step only for NAS market vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (LHF) or (RHF) on the brackets.

Install the front side step brackets (B1) and (B2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

10.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step for all vehicle markets except for NAS. Step includes the install of 2 spacers (G) between the brackets and the rocker panel.
• Complete step only for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (LHR) or (RHR) on the brackets.

Install the rear side step brackets (C1) and (C2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D) and the 2 spacers (G).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

11.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step only for NAS market vehicles with 90 wheelbase. Step includes the install of a spacer (G) to the rear fixing of the rear bracket. the spacer is installed between the bracket and the rocker panel.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (LHR) or (RHR) on the brackets.

Install the rear side step brackets (C1) and (C2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D) and the spacer (G). The spacer is only installed to the rear fixing.
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

12.

CAUTION: Observe the hand symbol label on the side step bars.

NOTE: This step only applies to vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Locate the hand symbol label on each of the side step bars.

• The hand graphic points towards the front of the vehicle to help when installing the side step bars to vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

13.

CAUTIONS:

• Install, but do not fully tighten the bolts (F).
• The side step bar must be installed to the correct side of the vehicle.
• For vehicles with 90 wheelbase take particular care as the handedness is not obvious. Observe the hand symbol label on the side step bars.

NOTES:

• This step requires the aid of another technician.
• Side step shown being installed to vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Install the side step bar (A) to the brackets (B) and (C) using the 6 bolts (F).

• Make sure the side step bar is installed to the correct side of the vehicle. The hand graphic on the side step bar must face towards the front of the vehicle.

  Install, but do not fully tighten the bolts (F).

14.

CAUTION: Tightening sequence shown must be followed.

NOTE: Tightening sequence shown on vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Tightening sequence is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Fully tighten the 4 bolts (E) as illustrated.

1. Fully tighten the bolt (E). Torque: 24 Nm
2. Fully tighten the remaining 3 bolts (E). Torque: 24 Nm

15.

NOTE: Tightening shown on vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Tightening is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Fully tighten the 4 bolts (D).

• Torque: 64 Nm

16.

NOTES:

• This step requires the aid of another technician.
• Side step shown being removed from vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Remove the bolts (F) and remove the side step bar (A).

• The undershields and rocker panels will need to be installed before the final install of the side step bar.

17. Repeat steps 12 to 16 on the other side of the vehicle.

18.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the left undershield.

• Install the left undershield.
• Install and tighten the 13 bolts. Torque: 5.4 Nm

19.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the right undershield.

• Install the right undershield.
• Install and tighten the 13 bolts. Torque: 5.4 Nm

20. Install the soft undershield that was moved aside and the transmission undershield cover.

21.

NOTES:

• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.
• Replace any retaining clips, that were damaged during the removal process, with the appropriate quantity of spare clips (H) from the kit.
• Vehicles with 90 wheelbase will use 11 clips. Vehicles with 110 wheelbase will use 12 clips.

Install the rocker panel.

• Install the rocker panel to the 11 clips (90 wheelbase) or 12 clips (110 wheelbase).
• Install and secure the 9 lower clips.

22.

NOTES:

• Complete step only for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Replace any retaining clips, that were damaged during the removal process, with the appropriate quantity of spare clips (H) from the kit.
• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the rear fender moulding on vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

23.

NOTES:

• Complete step only for vehicles with 110 wheelbase.
• Replace any retaining clips, that were damaged during the removal process, with the appropriate quantity of spare clips (H) from the kit.
• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the section of rear wheel arch liner moulding that was moved aside. Complete step on vehicles with 110 wheelbase.

24.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the deflector.

25.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the front fender moulding bracket.

• Install the front fender moulding bracket to the 2 clips.
• Install and secure the 2 lower clips.

26.

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:

• Replace any retaining clips, that were damaged during the removal process, with the appropriate quantity of spare clips (H) from the kit.
• Install the 2 lower clips first and then install the 2 upper clips.
• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the front fender moulding 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.
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. For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame - 110 (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Body and Frame - 90 (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation). Ask your Jaguar Land Rover Retailer for a copy of this instruction if you do not have access to TOPIx.

27.

CAUTION: For vehicles with 90 wheelbase, the side step bar must be installed to the correct side of the vehicle.

NOTES:

• Complete step for the installation of the fixed side steps.
• This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the side step bar (A) to the brackets (B) and (C) using the bolts (F). Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

• For vehicles with 90 wheelbase, make sure the side step bar is installed to the correct side of the vehicle.

  The hand graphic on the side step bar must face towards the front of the vehicle.

  Torque: 10 Nm

28. If side tubes (VPLEP0434) are being installed to vehicles with 90 or 110 wheelbase, then complete steps 29 to 53.

29.

NOTES:

• Vehicles with 110 wheelbase, front brackets have a rectangular notch and rear brackets have a oval notch.
• Vehicles with 90 wheelbase, front brackets have a rectangular notch and rear brackets have a triangular notch.

The side tube brackets are individually labelled with the position on the vehicle they must be installed at (FR, FL, RR, RL).

• Locate the identifier label on each bracket.
• The appearance of the arrowed notch is different between front brackets and rear brackets. The notch appearance also varies between vehicles with 90 and 110 wheelbase.

30.

NOTE: Follow the appropriate steps depending on if the vehicle has 90 or 110 wheelbase.

Install the side tube brackets to the vehicle.

• For vehicles with 110 wheelbase complete steps 31 to 33 and then continue at step 38.
• For vehicles with 90 wheelbase complete steps 34 to 37 and then continue at step 38.

31.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete step for all vehicle markets except for NAS. Step includes the install of 2 spacers (G) between the brackets and the rocker panel.
• Complete step only for vehicles with 110 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (FL) or (FR) on the brackets.

Install the front side tube brackets (B1) and (B2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D) and the 2 spacers (G).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

32.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step only for NAS market vehicles with 110 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (FL) or (FR) on the brackets.

Install the front side tube brackets (B1) and (B2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

33.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step for all vehicle markets with 110 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (RL) or (RR) on the brackets.

Install the rear side tube brackets (C1) and (C2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

34.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step for all vehicle markets except for NAS. Step includes the install of 2 spacers (G) between the brackets and the rocker panel.
• Complete step only for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (RL) or (RR) on the brackets.

Install the front side tube brackets (B1) and (B2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D) and the 2 spacers (G).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

35.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step only for NAS market vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (FL) or (FR) on the brackets.

Install the front side tube brackets (B1) and (B2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

36.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step for all vehicle markets except for NAS. Step includes the install of 2 spacers (G) between the brackets and the rocker panel.
• Complete step only for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (RL) or (RR) on the brackets.

Install the rear side tube brackets (C1) and (C2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D) and the 2 spacers (G).
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

37.

CAUTIONS:

• Complete this step only for NAS market vehicles with 90 wheelbase. Step includes the install of a spacer (G) to the rear fixing of the rear bracket. the spacer is installed between the bracket and the rocker panel.
• Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (RL) or (RR) on the brackets.

Install the rear side tube brackets (C1) and (C2) to both sides of the vehicle.

1. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (D) and the spacer (G). The spacer is only installed to the rear fixing.
2. Install, but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts (E).

38.

CAUTION: Observe the hand symbol label on the side tubes.

Locate the hand symbol label on each of the side tubes.

• The hand graphic points towards the front of the vehicle to help when installing the side tubes to vehicles with 90 or 110 wheelbase.

39.

CAUTIONS:

• Install, but do not fully tighten the bolts (F).
• The side tube must be installed to the correct side of the vehicle.
• For vehicles with 90 wheelbase take particular care as the handedness is not obvious. Observe the hand symbol label on the side tubes.

NOTES:

• This step requires the aid of another technician.
• Side tubes shown being installed to vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Install the side tube (A) to the brackets (B) and (C) using the 6 bolts (F).

• Make sure the side tube is installed to the correct side of the vehicle. The hand graphic on the side tube must face towards the front of the vehicle.
• Install, but do not fully tighten the bolts (F).

40.

CAUTION: Tightening sequence shown must be followed.

NOTE: Tightening sequence shown on vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Tightening sequence is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Fully tighten the 4 bolts (E) as illustrated.

1. Fully tighten the bolt (E). Torque: 24 Nm
2. Fully tighten the remaining 3 bolts (E). Torque: 24 Nm

41.

NOTE: Tightening shown on vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Tightening is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Fully tighten the 4 bolts (D).

• Torque: 64 Nm

42.

NOTES:

• This step requires the aid of another technician.
• Side tube shown being removed from vehicles with 110 wheelbase. Process is same for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

Remove the bolts (F) and remove the side tube (A).

• The undershields and rocker panels will need to be installed before the final install of the side tubes.

43. Repeat steps 38 to 42 on the other side of the vehicle.

44.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the left undershield.

• Install the left undershield.
• Install and tighten the 13 bolts. Torque: 5.4 Nm

45.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the right undershield.

• Install the right undershield.
• Install and tighten the 13 bolts. Torque: 5.4 Nm

46. Install the soft undershield that was moved aside and the transmission undershield cover.

47.

NOTES:

• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.
• Replace any retaining clips, that were damaged during the removal process, with the appropriate quantity of spare clips (H) from the kit.
• Vehicles with 90 wheelbase will use 11 clips. Vehicles with 110 wheelbase will use 12 clips.

Install the rocker panel.

• Install the rocker panel to the 11 clips (90 wheelbase) or 12 clips (110 wheelbase).
• Install and secure the 9 lower clips.

48.

NOTES:

• Complete step only for vehicles with 90 wheelbase.
• Replace any retaining clips, that were damaged during the removal process, with the appropriate quantity of spare clips (H) from the kit.
• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the rear fender moulding on vehicles with 90 wheelbase.

49.

NOTES:

• Complete step only for vehicles with 110 wheelbase.
• Replace any retaining clips, that were damaged during the removal process, with the appropriate quantity of spare clips (H) from the kit.
• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the section of rear wheel arch liner moulding that was moved aside. Complete step on vehicles with 110 wheelbase.

50.

CAUTION: The deflector does not need to be installed. The fixings for the deflector must be installed to the vehicle.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the deflector fixings.

• The deflector does not get installed.

51.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the front fender moulding bracket.

• Install the front fender moulding bracket to the 2 clips.
• Install and secure the 2 lower clips.

52.

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:

• Replace any retaining clips, that were damaged during the removal process, with the appropriate quantity of spare clips (H) from the kit.
• Install the 2 lower clips first and then install the 2 upper clips.
• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the front fender moulding 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.
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.

53.

CAUTION: For vehicles with 90 or 110 wheelbase, the side tubes must be installed to the correct side of the vehicle.

NOTES:

• Complete step for the installation of the side tubes.
• This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the side tube (A) to the brackets (B) and (C) using the bolts (F). Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

• For vehicles with 90 or 110 wheelbase, make sure the side tube is installed to the correct side of the vehicle. The hand graphic on the side tube must face towards the front of the vehicle.
• Torque: 10 Nm

READ NEXT: