Land Rover Defender: Rear Quarter Window

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

JLR-501-176

Fiber-lined Glass Removal Tool Kit

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

PART(S)

REMOVAL

CAUTIONS:

• Place the glass on felt covered supports with the locating studs facing up. Do not stand the glass on the edges as this can cause chips which subsequently develop into cracks.
• Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.

NOTES:

• 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.
• This procedure contains illustrations for right side components, left side components are similar.
• This component is available in multiple variations. Before the rear quarter window is removed, check the part numbers for a correct application.

1. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

2. Remove the appropriate loadspace side trim.

3. Remove the D-pillar trim panel.

4. Remove the quarter panel finisher.

5.

• Disconnect the 2 lower antenna amplifier electrical connectors.
• Use suitable tape to secure the antenna amplifier electric cables.

6.

• Disconnect the upper antenna amplifier electrical connector.
• Use suitable tape to secure the antenna amplifier electric cable.

7.

Use a suitable trim tool to remove the rear quarter window lower finisher.

General Equipment: Interior trim remover

8.

• Use a suitable trim tool to remove the C-pillar exterior finisher.

  General Equipment: Interior trim remover

• Discard the C-pillar exterior finisher.
• Use suitable tools and remove all residual adhesive from the chassis.

9.

• The illustration is used to index the contents of the fiber-lined glass removal special tool.
• Make sure that the contents of the fiber-lined glass removal special tool kit are complete and no items are damaged or missing.
• Consult the instruction manual supplied with the fiber-lined glass removal special tool before commencing the removal of the rear quarter window.
• (A) Instrument Panel protector
• (B) Cutting fiber threading tool
• (C) Pick(D) Cutting tool
• (E) Anchor suction tool
• (F) Cutting fiber install tool
• (G) Cutting fiber

10.

• Use the necessary items from the special tool JLR-501-176 fiber-lined glass removal tool kit to release the seal and remove the quarter window.

  Special Tool(s): JLR-501-176

11.

Use suitable tools and remove all residual sealant from the body.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the quarter panel finisher.

2.

CAUTION: Make sure that mating faces are clean and free from foreign material.

Install a new C-pillar exterior finisher.

Renew Part: C-pillar exterior finisher Quantity: 1.

3. Install the rear quarter window lower finisher.

4. Install the D-pillar trim panel.

5.

CAUTION: Make sure that the rear quarter window is clean and free of grease and foreign material.

• Make sure that the 8 spacers are in their correct locations as illustrated.
• Follow the instructions included with the Jaguar Land Rover PU adhesive sealant kit and apply sealant to the areas illustrated. Make sure to use Polyurethane SIKA JLR-5, or if not available use an equivalent JLR approved PU adhesive kit.

6.

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure that the PU adhesive only touches the body at the designated areas. New PU adhesive sealant needs to be applied to the rear quarter window if the PU adhesive sealant is accidentally disturbed.
• Make sure that no excess sealant residue is evident.
• Make sure to apply even pressure along the edges of the rear quarter window.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

• Install the rear quarter window in the sequence illustrated. An audible click is heard when a clip is properly installed.
• Check if the gaps around the edges of the rear quarter window are even.

7.

CAUTIONS:

• Wait at least 2 hours to allow the PU adhesive to dry before applying water to the windshield.
• Do not use high pressure water equipment to complete this step.

• Apply water around the rear quarter window at the areas illustrated. Mark any area that shows water ingress.
• If the check fails and water ingress is evident, remove the rear quarter window and repeat the installation procedure. Do not attempt to apply additional sealant to areas that show water ingress.

8. Connect the 3 antenna amplifier electrical connectors.

9. Install the appropriate loadspace side trim panel.

10. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

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