Land Rover Defender: Front Roof Trim Panel
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. Remove the headliner.
2.
CAUTION: Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
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- Remove the 8 nuts.
- Use suitable cutting wire to remove the roof front trim panel.
3.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the surrounding components.
Use a suitable scraper to remove the sealant.
4.
CAUTION:
- Use Isoprpanol (IPA) of Heptane cleaning solution to clean the roof surface.
- Make sure that all bonding surfaces are free of moisture.
Use a suitable cleaning fluid to clean the surface.
INSTALLATION
1.
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CAUTION: If the date on the panel has expired the primer should be reactivated with Sika PSA activator.
Apply a bead of JLR-5 sealant to the new roof front trim panel as illustrated.
2.
CAUTION: Make sure that the trim panel is correctly installed.
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Install the front roof trim panel.
3.
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Make sure the front roof trim panel has a even gap between to the trim panel and body as illustrated.
4. Install and tighten the 8 nuts.
Torque: 4Nm
5. Install the headliner.
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Contrast Roof Finisher Decal
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
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Rear View Mirrors
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
Rear View Mirrors - Component Location, Overview
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2
NOTES:
Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicle is shown. Left Hand Drive (LHD)
vehicle is similar.
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown. Vehicle with 3 doors is sim
SEE MORE:
After using the tire repair system
When driving the vehicle, if vibrations,
abnormal steering, or noises are
experienced, reduce speed immediately.
Drive with extreme caution, at reduced
speed, to the first safe place to stop the
vehicle. Visually examine the tire and
check its pressure. If there are any signs
of damage or deformit
Owner maintenance
Any significant or sudden drop in fluid
levels, or uneven tire wear, should be
reported to a qualified technician without
delay. Ignoring low fluid levels or uneven
tire wear may cause damage to the
vehicle.
In addition to the routine maintenance, a
number of simple checks must be carried
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