Land Rover Defender: Roof Opening Panel Alignment
GENERAL PROCEDURES
CHECK
NOTES:
- 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.
1.
NOTE: The roof opening panel should be positioned in the center of its aperture.
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Make sure that the gaps around the roof opening panel are even and as illustrated. Align as necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
1.
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Open the roof opening panel as illustrated.
2.
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Loosen, but do not remove the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.
3.
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Remove the roof opening panel center trim.
4.
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Remove the left roof opening panel trim.
5.
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Loosen, but do not remove the 3 left roof opening panel bolts.
6.
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Remove the right roof opening panel trim.
7.
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Loosen, but do not remove the 3 right roof opening panel bolts.
8.
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Close the roof opening panel.
9.
NOTE: The roof opening panel should be positioned in the center of its aperture.
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Make sure that the gaps around the roof opening panel are even and as illustrated. Align as necessary.
10.
- Fully tighten the 6 left and right roof opening panel
bolts.
Torque: 4.5Nm
11.
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Open the roof opening panel as illustrated.
12.
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Fully tighten the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.
Torque: 4.5Nm
13. Install the left and right roof opening panel trim panels.
14. Install the roof opening panel center trim.
15.
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Close the roof opening panel.
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Roof Opening Panel - Removal and Installation
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Place the glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge as
this can cause chips which
subsequently develop into cracks.
Protect the surrounding
Roof Opening Panel Frame
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
JLR-501-176
Fiber-lined Glass Removal Tool Kit
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Place the glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge as
this can cause chips wh
Roof Opening Panel Air Deflector
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
This
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Heater Mats
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Heater Mats, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop
manual.
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution
of contro
Removal
1.
CAUTION:
For vehicles installed with coil suspension only.
Replace the front coil springs.
6 Cyl 90 L8BM-5B302-AA VPLEI0604.
6 Cyl 110 L8BM-5B302-BA VPLEI0605.
4 Cyl 90 L8B2-5C314-KA LR140233.
4 Cyl 110 L8B2-5C314-EA LR140355.
2. Disconnect the vehicle start-up battery.
3.
CAUTION:
Retain a
