Land Rover Defender: Winch Mounting Kit

WINCH MOUNTING KIT - PART NUMBER: VPLEP0427, VPLEP0428

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489

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.

CAUTIONS:

• The winch cover kit (VPLEP0428) is not part of the winch mounting kit (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489). This part must be ordered separately.
• 2 black parking aid sensors (LR137889) must be ordered to complete the winch cover installation.
• The crush cans (VPLEP0431) are not included in the winch mounting kit (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489).
• These parts must be ordered separately.
• The front proximity camera mounting kit (VPLEB0437) must be ordered if required.
• The winch (VPLEP0426) is not part of the winch mounting kit (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489). This part must be ordered separately.
• Installation of Winch Mounting Kit VPLEP0427 to Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)vehicles will require the sounder link harness which is only available as part of VPLEP0426 Remote Electric Winch kit.

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.
• This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right side components are similar.
• Winch mounting kit (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489)

NOTES:

• Fixings for winch mounting (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489)
• 2x Q1 and 2x L1 from (VPLEP0427) will need to be discarded as these are replaced by SS1 and SS2 to be used in Step 11 only.

NOTES:

• Winch cover kit (VPLEP0428)
• 2 black parking aid sensors (LR137889) must be ordered separately to complete the winch cover installation.

NOTE: Crush cans (VPLEP0431)

NOTE: For Dynamic and X-Dynamic vehicles the following parts are required to be ordered separately. LR129440 to be painted after modification.

• Removal
• Installation

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