Land Rover Defender: Front Row Center Seat
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
- To avoid accidental deployment, the Restraints Control Module (RCM) backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least 1 minute after disconnecting the startup battery ground cable(s) before doing any repair or adjustment to the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to following these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not probe the SRS electrical connectors.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
1. Remove both front row seats.
2.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
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- Release the trim panel from the 3 clips.
- Release the trim panel from the 4 clips.
- Remove the center seat trim panel.
3.
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Remove the 6 bolts.
4.
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Carefully tip the front row center seat.
5.
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- Release the wiring harness clip.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
6.
WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.
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Remove the front row center seat.
INSTALLATION
1.
WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.
Install the front row center seat.
2. Carefully tip the front row center seat.
3.
- Install the wiring harness clip.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
4. Install and tighten the 6 bolts.
Torque: 48Nm
5.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
- Install the trim panel to the 4 clips.
- Install the trim panel to the 3 clips.
- Install the center seat trim panel.
6. Install both front row seats.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
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COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATI
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Component Location
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 6 - WINDSHIELD
NOTES:
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
The windshield is serviceable as whole assembly only.
Bracket
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Overview
DOOR WINDOWS
Operation of the window lift system is controlled by the Body Control Module
(BCM)/ Gateway Control Module (GWM)
in conjunction with the:
DDM
PDM
PRDM - Vehicle with 5 doors only
DR
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Rear Door Window
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
501-114
Release Lever, Door Glass
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Lay the window on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge as this
can cause chips which
subsequently develop into cracks.
Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
NOTES:
This procedur
Chequered Body Protection Kit
CHEQUERED BODY PROTECTION KIT - PART
NUMBER: VPLEP0419, 90: VPLEP0383, 110:
VPLEP0384
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the
instructions carefully prior to
installation. Comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact
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