Land Rover Defender: Transmission Control Switch - Removal and Installation
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
NOTE:
- 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.
1. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
2.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the instrument panel passenger outer side trim.
3.
CAUTION:
Take extra care not to damage the component.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the instrument panel lower surround from the 10 clips.
4.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Release the trim panel from the 2 clips.
5.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Remove the trim panel.
6.
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the wiring harness when removing the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS).
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Remove the Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
INSTALLATION
1.
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the wiring harness when installing the Transmission
Control Switch
(TCS).
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
- Install and tighten the 4 screws.
Torque: 3.2Nm
2.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Install the trim panel.
3.
- Install the trim panel to the 2 clips.
- Install and tighten the 2 screws.
4.
CAUTION:
Take extra care not to damage the component.
- Install the instrument panel lower surround to the 10 clips.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
5.
- Install the instrument panel outer side trim.
- Install and tighten the 4 bolts.
6. Connect the startup battery ground cable.
7. Use the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment to configure
the new TCM.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
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Engine coolant inlet
Supply pipe - from transmission
Return pipe - to transmission
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
Engine cooling radiator
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Supply pipe - from transmission
Return pipe - to transmission
Engine coolant outlet
Automatic Transmis
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from
foreign material. When
disconnected all openings must be sealed.
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on th
Before exiting the vehicle, always select
Park (P), switch off the ignition, apply
the Electric Parking Brake (EPB), and
remove any smart keys. Missing these
steps may lead to serious injury or
death.
No modifications or additions should be
made to the security system. Such
changes could cause the
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