Land Rover Defender: Canvas Roof Outer Canvas

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

WARNING: 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 approximately of 350mm.

2.

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

Release and lower the headliner.

3.

• Release the inner canvas front section at the 5 clips as illustrated.
• Release the inner canvas 2 side sections as illustrated.

4.

• Remove the 4 bolts.
• Unhook the 2 belts from the 2 clips.
• Release the outer canvas front section.

5.

• Remove the 5 bolts.
• Release the outer canvas rear section.

6.

NOTE: Repeat this step on the other side.

• Remove the screw.
• Release the inner and the outer canvas belts.

7.

Release the inner canvas rear section from the frame.

8.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Remove the canvas from the guide rail.

INSTALLATION

1.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the canvas to the guide rail.

2.

Install the inner canvas rear section to the frame.

3.

NOTE: Repeat this step on the other side.

1. Install the inner canvas belt as illustrated.
2. Install the outer canvas belt.
3. Install and tighten the screw.

   Torque: 2.2Nm

4.

• Install the outer canvas rear section.
• Install and tighten the 5 screws.

  Torque: 4.5Nm

5.

• Install the outer canvas front section.
• Hook the 2 belts to the 2 clips.
• Install and tighten the 4 screws.

  Torque: 5.7Nm

6.

• Install the inner canvas 2 side sections as illustrated.
• Install the inner canvas front section at the 5 clips as illustrated.

7. Install the headliner.

8. Close the canvas roof.

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