Land Rover Defender: Secondary Bulkhead Center Panel

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

REMOVAL

NOTE:

• 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. Remove the cowl panel.

2.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

• With the aid of another technician, release the 2 struts.
• Use the telescopic support to support the hood.

  General Equipment: Telescopic Support

3.

• Remove the 11 bolts.
• Remove the engine compartment brace.

4.

NOTE: If equipped.

• Release the 5 clips from the air suspension pipes.
• Reposition the air suspension pipes away from the secondary bulkhead center panel.

5.

• Remove the 4 bolts.
• Remove the secondary bulkhead center panel.

INSTALLATION

1.

• Install the secondary bulkhead center panel.
• Install and tighten the 4 bolts.

  Torque: 5.4Nm

2.

NOTE: If equipped.

• Reposition the air suspension pipes into the correct location.
• Install the 5 clips to the air suspension pipes.

3.

• Install the engine compartment brace.
• Install the 8 M10 bolts.

  Torque: 55Nm

• Install the 3 M6 bolts.

  Torque: 5.4Nm

4.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

• With the aid of another technician, install the 2 struts.
• Remove the telescopic support.

5. Install the cowl panel.

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