Land Rover Defender: Rear Mudflaps

REAR MUDFLAPS - PART NUMBER: VPLEP0388, VPLEP0390

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.
• Rear classic mudflaps (VPLEP0388)
• Rear mudflaps (VPLEP0390)

REMOVAL

1.

CAUTIONS:

• The wheel and tire assembly will be heavy.
• The locking wheel nuts can be removed and installed using the special adapter only, provided in the tool kit.
• Using power tools may result in damage to the wheel nuts. Make sure the wheel nuts are removed and installed using hand tools only.

Follow steps 2 and 3 to remove the rear wheels and tires.

2.

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.

3.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

• Remove the 5 wheel nuts.
• Remove the wheel and tire.

4.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Move the rear wheel arch liner aside.

1. Remove the 5 retaining clips from the wheel arch liner.
2. Release the wheel arch liner from the lower edge.

5.

NOTES:

• Illustration shows heat shield on left side of the vehicle. Process is same for removing the heat shield on the right side of the vehicle.
• There will be a heat shield on the right side of all vehicles except for those with a diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Move the bracket as illustrated to allow the heat shield to be accessed on both sides of the vehicle. On vehicles equipped with a diesel exhaust fluid tank, only complete step on the left side of the vehicle.

1. Remove the fixing.
2. Move the bracket away to allow access to the heat shield.

6.

NOTE: Illustration shows heat shield on left side of the vehicle. Process is same for removing the heat shield on the right side of the vehicle.

Release the heat shield from underneath the bracket. Aside the heat shield to allow access to the arrowed locations.

• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle. On vehicles equipped with a diesel exhaust fluid tank, onlycomplete step on the left side of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean the areas of the vehicle where the rear mudflaps will be installed 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 24 and 25. 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 rear bumper as illustrated.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Locate and secure the template (B) as illustrated. Align the template with the edge of the bumper. Make sure that the edge of the template matches the bumper radius edge as arrowed.

5.

NOTE: Take care to mark the hole positions accurately.

Mark the 2 positions on the rear bumper. Use the template to identify where to mark the hole positions.

6.

WARNING: Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.

Drill a hole at the marked positions on the bumper.

• 9 mm drill bit

7. Remove the template.

8.

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

9.

CAUTION: Make sure that the rear mudflap is correctly positioned on the rear bumper.

Place the rear mudflap against the rear bumper.

1. Insert the rear mudflap upper stud into the top hole.
2. Flex the mudflap and insert the rear mudflap lower stud into the lower hole.

10.

Use the 2 lower holes in the rear mudflap to identify the location on the bumper where the 2 lower holes will be drilled.

1. Make sure there is no gap to the moulding surface.
2. Mark the 2 positions on the rear bumper.

11. Remove the rear mudflap from the vehicle.

12.

WARNINGS:

• Take extra care of the fuel tank.
• Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.

Drill holes at the 2 marked positions on the rear bumper.

• 10 mm drill bit

13.

Clean the area as illustrated.

14.

CAUTION: Make sure that the rear mudflap is correctly positioned on the rear bumper.

Install the rear mudflap onto the rear bumper.

1. Insert the rear mudflap upper stud into the top hole.
2. Flex the mudflap and insert the rear mudflap lower stud into the lower hole.

15.

Install the 2 nuts (E) and the 4 washers (D) to the rear mudflap studs as illustrated.

• Torque: 2.5 Nm

16.

NOTE: Complete step only if installing rear classic mudflaps (VPLEP0388).

Apply masking tape as illustrated if installing rear classic mudflaps (VPLEP0388). Make sure the masking tape is applied below the arrowed holes where the 2 bolts (F) will be installed in step 17.

17.

NOTE: If installing rear classic mudflaps (VPLEP0388) 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 rear classic mudflap needs to be flexed back considerably to allow the bolts (F) and the washers (G) to be inserted.

Secure the rear mudflap as illustrated. Torque: 2.5 Nm

1. Install the 2 washers (G) and the 2 bolts (F).
2. Install the 2 washers (C) and the 2 nuts (E).

18.

NOTE: Remove the masking tape if the rear classic mudflaps (VPLEP0388) have been installed.

Check the alignment as illustrated.

• Remove the masking tape if the rear classic mudflaps (VPLEP0388) have been installed.

19. Repeat steps to install the rear mudflap to the other side of the vehicle.

20. Move the heat shield to the correct position.

• Complete step on both sides of the vehicle. On vehicles equipped with a diesel exhaust fluid tank, onlycomplete step on the left side of the vehicle.

21. Install the bracket to secure the heat shield to the bumper on both sides of the vehicle. On vehicles equipped with a diesel exhaust fluid tank, only complete step on the left side of the vehicle.

1. Move the bracket to the correct position.
2. Install the fixing. 9Nm

22.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the rear wheel arch liner.

1. Install the 5 retaining clips.

23.

WARNING: Apply a small amount of grease to the bore and spigot areas of the wheel before installation. Make sure the grease does not come into contact with the vehicles braking components and the wheel stud threads. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Complete step on both sides of the vehicle.

Install the rear wheel and tire. Install and tighten the 5 nuts in the indicated sequence.

Torque

• Stage 1: 4 Nm
• Stage 2: 70 Nm
• Stage 3: 140 Nm

24.

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.

25.

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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