Land Rover Defender: B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel - 90

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.

1.

Move the front row seat forward and into the folded position.

2.

• Release the 2 clips.
• Reposition the rear floor carpet mat to get access the rear floor carpet.

3.

• Reposition the rear floor carpet to get access the front row seatbelt anchor.
• Remove the bolt.

4.

• Release the front door weatherstrip.

5.

Remove the 2 passenger assist handle covers.

6.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Remove the passenger assist handle.

7.

• Remove the airbag cover.
• Use a suitable tool to release the clip.

8.

Release the B-pillar trim panel.

9.

Reposition the rear quarter trim panel to get access to the B-pillar trim panel.

10.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Remove the B-pillar trim panel.

11.

NOTE: Do not complete this step if the component is removed for access only.

• Release the electrical connector from the clip.
• Release the tweeter speaker from the 3 clips.
• Remove the tweeter speaker.

INSTALLATION

1.

NOTE: Only complete this step if previously removed.

• Install the tweeter speaker.
• Install the electrical connector into the clip.

2.

• Connect the tweeter speaker electrical connector.
• Install the B-pillar trim panel.
• Install the 4 B-pillar trim panel clips.

3. Install the airbag cover.

4.

• Install the 3 rear quarter trim panel clips.
• Install the rear quarter trim panel.

5.

• Install the passenger assist handle.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 7Nm

• Install the 2 passenger assist handle covers.

6. Position the door weatherstrip in the correct location.

7.

• Install and tighten the front row seatbelt anchor bolt.

  Torque: 40Nm

• Reposition the rear floor carpet to the original position.

8.

• Position the rear floor carpet mat to the original position.
• Install the 2 clips.

9. Move the front row seat to the original position.

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