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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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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WARNING:
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While the taildoor is open, the locking
latch is exposed. Do not attempt to
manually close the latch, as it may also
automatically soft-close and trap items
or body parts.
Do not drive with an open taildoor at
any time. Driving with an open taildoor
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Headlamp Assembly
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
Protect the surrounding trim to avoid damage.
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and
free from foreign material. When
disconnected all openings must be sealed.
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