Land Rover Defender: 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 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.
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Open the roof opening panel as illustrated.
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Remove the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.
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Remove the roof opening panel center trim.
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Remove the left roof opening panel trim.
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Remove the 3 left roof opening panel bolts.
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Remove the right roof opening panel trim.
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Remove the 3 right roof opening panel bolts.
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With assistance, remove the roof opening panel assembly.
INSTALLATION
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With assistance, install the roof opening panel assembly.
2.
CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.
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Install the 3 left roof opening panel bolts finger tight.
3.
CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.
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Install the 3 right roof opening panel bolts finger tight.
4.
CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.
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Install the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts finger tight.
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Close the roof opening panel.
6.
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.
7.
- Fully tighten the 6 left and right roof opening panel bolts.
Torque: 4.5Nm
8. Open the roof opening panel.
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Fully tighten the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.
Torque: 4.5Nm
10. Install the left and right roof opening panel trim panels.
11. Install the roof opening panel center trim.
12. Close the roof opening panel.
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NOTES:
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WARNING:
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Make sure the following warnings and
notices have been read and fully
understood before carrying out a tire
repair. Failure to follow the guidance given
could affect vehicle safety, leading to
vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
have been read and unders
Gasoline engined vehicles
Use high quality fuel. Low quality fuel can
damage the engine and reduce engine
performance.
Do not use leaded fuels, fuels with lead
substitutes, e.g., manganese-based, or
fuel additives. The vehicle's emission
control systems can be adversely affected,
which may affect the vehicle's warranty
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