Land Rover Defender: Rocker Panel

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

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 left components, right components are similar.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.

2. Remove the front fender moulding.

3.

• Remove the 2 lower clips.
• Release the 2 upper clips.
• Remove the front fender moulding bracket.

4.

• Remove the 5 bolts.
• Remove the rear wheel arch liner finisher panel.

5.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.

• Release the 10 clips.
• Remove the rear wheel arch liner moulding.

6.

Remove the 9 clips.

7.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.

Remove the rocker panel at the 12 clips.

INSTALLATION

1.

• Install the rocker panel to the 12 clips.
• Install and secure the 9 lower clips.

2. Install the rear wheel arch liner moulding to the 10 clips.

3.

• Install the rear wheel arch liner finisher panel.
• Install and tighten the 5 bolts.

  Torque: 4.1Nm

4.

• Install the front fender moulding bracket to the 2 clips.
• Install and secure the 2 lower clips.

5. Install the front fender moulding.

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