Land Rover Defender: Hood
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to avoid damaging the surrounding paintwork.
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.
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- Release the 16 clips.
- Remove the hood seal.
2.
WARNING:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
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- Remove the 6 nuts.
- With assistance, remove the hood.
3.
NOTE:
Only do the following step(s), if a new component is to be installed.
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- Remove the 4 nuts.
- Remove the 2 strikers.
4.
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- Remove the 3 nuts.
- Remove the hood latch.
5.
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Remove the 4 hood bumpstops.
6.
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- Release the 6 clips.
- Remove the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) cover.
7.
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- Release the 18 clips.
- Remove the 2 hood trim panels.
INSTALLATION
1.
NOTE:
Only do the steps 1-5 if a new hood is to be installed.
2.
- Install the NVH cover.
- Install the 6 clips.
3. Install the 4 hood bumpstops.
4.
- Install the hood latch.
- Install and tighten the 3 nuts.
Torque: 15Nm
5.
- Install the 2 strikers.
- Install and tighten the 4 nuts.
Torque: 15Nm
6.
WARNING:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
CAUTION:
Only tighten the nuts finger-tight at this stage.
- With assistance, install the hood.
- Install the 6 nuts.
7. Align the hood.
8.
- Tighten the 6 nuts.
Torque: 25Nm
9.
- Install the hood seal.
- Install the 16 clips.
10.
NOTE:
- Only do this step if a new hood has been installed.
- For successful adhesion, the temperature of the badge adhesive must
be at least 20ºC. Heat
the component if required.
- The temperature difference between the badge adhesive and the vehicle
surface must be
less than 5ºC.
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is alwa
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the exterior lighting system and operation,
refer to the relevant description and operation
section of the workshop manual. REFER to: Exterior Lighting (Exterior Lighting,
Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICA
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and
free from foreign material. When
disconnected all openings must be sealed.
Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled,
immediately remo
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