Land Rover Defender: Sota 4G Antenna

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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.
• This procedure contains illustrations for right side components, left side components are similar.

1. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

2.

Open the tailgate.

3.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

• Release the 6 clips.
• Remove the upper body finisher.

4.

• Remove the 2 bolts.

5.

• Remove the 2 bolts.

6.

NOTE: Do not remove the component at this stage.

Release the 11 clips.

7.

NOTE: With assistance remove the components.

• Release the 2 clips.
• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Remove the rear spoiler finisher.

8.

Release the 4 clips.

9.

NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

• Use a suitable tool to cut the adhesive material.
• Remove the SOTA 4G antenna.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTION:

• Make sure that all residual adhesive material is removed from the body.
• Make sure all mating faces are clean and dry before applying sealant.

NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

• Clean the mating surfaces with a suitable cleaner.
• Apply suitable adhesive to the areas shown in the illustration.

2.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly located.

• Install the 4 clips to the rear spoiler bracket.
• Install the 2 SOTA 4G antennas to the rear spoiler bracket.

3.

NOTE: With assistance, install the component.

• Connect the electrical connector.
• Install the 2 clips.
• Install the rear spoiler finisher.

4. Install the 11 clips.

5.

• Install and tighten the 4 rear spoiler finisher bolts.

  Torque: 4.5Nm

6.

NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

• Install the upper body finisher.
• Make sure the 6 clips are correctly installed.

7. Close the tailgate.

8. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

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