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.

1.

Open the roof opening panel as illustrated.

2.

Remove the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts.

3.

Remove the roof opening panel center trim.

4.

Remove the left roof opening panel trim.

5.

Remove the 3 left roof opening panel bolts.

6.

Remove the right roof opening panel trim.

7.

Remove the 3 right roof opening panel bolts.

8.

With assistance, remove the roof opening panel assembly.

INSTALLATION

1.

With assistance, install the roof opening panel assembly.

2.

CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.

Install the 3 left roof opening panel bolts finger tight.

3.

CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.

Install the 3 right roof opening panel bolts finger tight.

4.

CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.

Install the 2 rear roof opening panel bolts finger tight.

5.

Close the roof opening panel.

6.

NOTE: The roof opening panel should be positioned in the center of its aperture.

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.

9.

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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