Land Rover Defender: Sun Visor

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.

1.

Reposition the front seats.

2. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

3.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove the A-pillar trim panel.

4.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove the B-pillar trim panel.

5.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove the C-pillar trim panel.

6.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove the D-pillar trim panel.

7. Remove the overhead console.

8. Remove the interior rear view mirror.

9.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other components.

• Release the 2 access covers.
• Remove the 2 bolts.

10.

Remove the trim panel.

11.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Release the 4 wiring harness clips.
• Disconnect the washer fluid hose.

12.

• Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
• Remove the nut.
• Release the 2 wiring harness.
• Disconnect the washer fluid hose.

13.

Remove the 2 access covers.

14.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Release the 2 clips.
• Remove the center sun visor.

15.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

• Release the 4 clips.
• Remove the access cover.

16.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

Remove the 2 bolts.

17.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

• Release the clip.
• Reposition the sun visor.

18.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Remove the 2 sun visor clips.

19.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

• Release the 3 front clips.
• Release the headliner from the 2 alpine windows seals.
• Release the headliner from the rear clip.

20.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

• Release the tape.
• Release the sun visor clip.

21.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Reposition the sun visor wiring harness.

22.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

• Release the electrical connector from the headlliner.
• Remove the sun visor.

INSTALLATION

1.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

Install the sun visor to the headliner.

2.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

Connect the electrical connector.

3.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

• Use suitable tape to secure the electric cable.
• Install the sun visor clip.

4.

NOTE:

• This step requires the aid of another technician.
• Repeat this the for the other side.

• Install the headliner assembly.
• Secure the 4 clips.
• Secure the 2 alpine window seals.

5.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

Install and tighten the 2 sun visor bolts.

Torque: 4.1Nm

6.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

Install the access cover.

7.

• Install the 2 sun visor clips.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 4.1Nm

• Secure the sun visor to the clip.

8.

• Install the center sun visor.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 1.5Nm

9.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

Install the 2 center sun visor access covers.

10.

• Connect the washer fluid hose.
• Secure the 2 wiring harnesses with the 2 clips.
• Install and tighten the nut.
• Connect the 3 electrical connectors.

11.

• Connect the washer fluid hose.
• Secure the 4 wiring harness clips.
• Connect the electrical connector.

12.

Install the trim panel.

13.

NOTE: Repeat this the for the other side.

• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 9Nm

• Secure the access cover.

14. Install the interior rear view mirror.

15. Install the overhead console.

16.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Install the D-pillar trim panel.

17.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove the C-pillar trim panel.

18.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove the B-pillar trim panel.

19.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Install the A-pillar trim panel.

20. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

21. Reposition the front seats.

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