Land Rover Defender: C-Pillar Trim Panel - 90

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

NOTE:

• This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right side components are similar.
• 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 step must be completed on both sides.

Position the front row seat forward.

2. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

3.

• Release the 4 fasteners.
• Release the second row seat cushion.
• Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
• Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
• Remove the second row seat cushion.

4.

• Remove the nut.
• Reposition the second row seatbelt.

5.

• Release the 7 clips.
• Remove the loadspace upper trim panel.

6. Remove the loadspace side trim panel.

7.

• Release the 5 clips.
• Remove the C-pillar trim panel.

INSTALLATION

1.

NOTE: Make sure that the trim is correctly installed to the clips.

• Install the C-Pillar trim panel.
• Install the 5 clips.

2. Install the loadspace side trim panel.

3.

• Install the loadspace upper trim panel.
• Install the 7 clips.

4.

Reposition the tailgate aperture seal into the correct location.

5. Install and tighten the second row seatbelt anchor nut.

Torque: 40Nm

6.

• Connect the 2 seat cushion heating element electrical connectors.
• Install the 2 wiring harness clips.
• Install the second row seat cushion.

7. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

8.

NOTE: The step must be completed on both sides.

Reposition the front row seat to original position.

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