Land Rover Defender: Canvas Roof Motor

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

WARNINGS:

• Both motors must be replaced at the same time due to software compatibility.
• Make sure the ignition is OFF before carrying out this procedure.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not remove the windshield.
• Take extra care not to damage any components on removal.

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.

1. Open the canvas roof in comfort position.

2.

NOTE: Release and lower the headliner to gain access for canvas roof removal.

Lower the headliner.

3.

CAUTION: Do not remove the right canvas roof motor until the left canvas roof motor has been installed.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Remove the 2 left canvas roof motor bolts and remove the left canvas roof motor.
• Install the new left canvas roof motor.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 4Nm

• Connect the electrical connector.

4.

CAUTION: Do not remove the left canvas roof motor until the right canvas roof motor has been installed.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Remove the 2 right canvas roof motor bolts and remove the right canvas roof motor.
• Install the new right canvas roof motor.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 4Nm

• Connect the electrical connector.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the headliner.

2.

• Initialization and teaching the canvas roof motors:
• Close the roof and push the button during 10 seconds after full closing.
• After initialization, open the roof in full open position and close the roof by pressing and holding down the button until the full closure.

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