Land Rover Defender: Hood Switch
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.
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- Release the 2 screws.
- Release the 6 clips.
- Remove the upper radiator grille panel.
2.
NOTE: Mark the installed position of the latch before loosening the bolts.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the hood switch electrical connector.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Remove the right hood latch.
INSTALLATION
1.
NOTE: Align the marks made during the removal procedure.
- Install the right hood latch.
- Install the 2 hood release cable clips.
- Install and tighten the 2 hood latch bolts.
Torque: 10Nm
2.
- Install the upper radiator grille panel.
- Install the 6 clips.
- Install and tighten the 2 screws.
Torque: 5Nm
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Anti-Theft - Passive - Component Location, Overview
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 4
NOTE:
Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicle is shown, Left Hand Drive (LHD) vehicle is
similar.
Immobilizer Antenna Unit (IAU)
Ignition switch
Body Contro
Anti-Theft - Passive - Description
LF ANTENNAS
NOTES:
RHD vehicle is shown, LHD vehicle is similar.
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, Vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
LF - Front passenger compartment
LF - Right passenger compartme
SEE MORE:
Instrument panel menu operation
Do not operate the instrument panel
menu controls while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause driver
distraction. Driver distraction may cause
an accident, leading to serious injury or
death.
The instrument panel's display settings
and some vehicle features can be
configured using the instrume
Interior Trim Inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WARRANTY COMPLIANCE AND PROCEDURES IN RELATION TO HIGH GLOSS VENEERS
NOTE:
Particular care should be taken to prevent damage from rings, studs, zips and
buckles
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of physical damage.
Where there is clear evidenc
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