Land Rover Defender: Roof Opening Panel Alignment
GENERAL PROCEDURES
CHECK
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.
1.
NOTE: The roof opening panel should be positioned in the center of its aperture.
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Make sure that the gaps around the roof opening panel are even and as illustrated. Align as necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
1.
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Open the roof opening panel as illustrated.
2.
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Loosen, but do not remove the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.
3.
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Remove the roof opening panel center trim.
4.
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Remove the left roof opening panel trim.
5.
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Loosen, but do not remove the 3 left roof opening panel bolts.
6.
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Remove the right roof opening panel trim.
7.
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Loosen, but do not remove the 3 right roof opening panel bolts.
8.
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Close the roof opening panel.
9.
NOTE: The roof opening panel should be positioned in the center of its aperture.
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Make sure that the gaps around the roof opening panel are even and as illustrated. Align as necessary.
10.
- Fully tighten the 6 left and right roof opening panel
bolts.
Torque: 4.5Nm
11.
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Open the roof opening panel as illustrated.
12.
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Fully tighten the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.
Torque: 4.5Nm
13. Install the left and right roof opening panel trim panels.
14. Install the roof opening panel center trim.
15.
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Close the roof opening panel.
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Roof Opening Panel - Removal and Installation
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Place the glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge as
this can cause chips which
subsequently develop into cracks.
Protect the surrounding
Roof Opening Panel Frame
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
JLR-501-176
Fiber-lined Glass Removal Tool Kit
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Place the glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge as
this can cause chips wh
Roof Opening Panel Air Deflector
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
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Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Diagnosis and Testing
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the glass, frames and mechanisms and operation,
refer to the relevant Description and
Operation section of the workshop manual. REFER to: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
(Glass, Frames and
Mechanisms, Description and Operation
Warning Devices - Description
SIDE OBSTACLE DETECTION CONTROL MODULE
NOTE:
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
SODR
SODL
There are 2 side obstacle detection control modules installed in the corner
of the rear bumper, 1 on each side.
The SODR has the following connections:
Power
Ground
High
