Land Rover Defender: 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
- DRDM - Vehicle with 5 doors only.
The door modules are installed in the door of their respective windows. All door modules communicate through the High Speed (HS) Controller Area Network (CAN) body systems bus.
The window lift system features 1 shot up and down operation, plus an anti-trap feature for all door windows.
WINDSHIELD AND REAR WINDOW
NOTE: The bracket of the IPMA is not serviceable and it is glued to the windshield. When the bracket is broken, the whole windshield must be replaced.
The windshield is bonded and sealed to the body aperture using polyurethane adhesive.
The toughened rear window is also bonded and sealed to the tailgate aperture using polyurethane adhesive. A single heating element is printed on the inner surface of the rear window.
REAR QUARTER WINDOWS
The rear quarter windows are bonded and sealed to the body aperture using polyurethane adhesive. The AM, FM, digital radio and telestart antennas are located in the rear quarter windows.
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Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Description
DRIVER DOOR SWITCHPACK
NOTE:
RHD is shown, LHD is similar.
The driver door switchpack is powered by the DDM. When the switches in the
driver door switchpack are used, the
switchpack translates the s
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Operation
The door window operates with the ignition in either Power Mode 4 (accessory)
or Power Mode 6 (ignition ON). The
door window operates after the ignition is switched OFF, for 5 minutes or until
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Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Control Diagram
CONTROL DIAGRAM - 1 OF 3 - FRONT DOOR WINDOWS
A = HARDWIRED: O = LIN: AZ = HS CAN BODY SYSTEMS BUS.
DDM
PDM
BCM/ GWM
RFA
DRDM - Vehicle with 5 doors only
PRDM - Vehicle with 5 doors only
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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.
The
Secondary Bulkhead Right 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.
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