Land Rover Defender: 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 paintwork to avoid damage.
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.
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Open the roof opening panel as illustrated.
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Remove the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.
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Remove the roof opening panel center trim.
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Remove the left roof opening panel trim.
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Remove the 3 left roof opening panel bolts.
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Remove the right roof opening panel trim.
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Remove the 3 right roof opening panel bolts.
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With assistance, remove the roof opening panel assembly.
INSTALLATION
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With assistance, install the roof opening panel assembly.
2.
CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.
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Install the 3 left roof opening panel bolts finger tight.
3.
CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.
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Install the 3 right roof opening panel bolts finger tight.
4.
CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.
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Install the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts finger tight.
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Close the roof opening panel.
6.
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.
7.
- Fully tighten the 6 left and right roof opening panel bolts.
Torque: 4.5Nm
8. Open the roof opening panel.
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Fully tighten the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.
Torque: 4.5Nm
10. Install the left and right roof opening panel trim panels.
11. Install the roof opening panel center trim.
12. Close the roof opening panel.
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the relevant warnings before using any
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