Land Rover Defender: Tailgate Latch
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.
NOTES:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustration showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Remove the tailgate trim panel.
2. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
3.
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- Release the tailgate latch actuator from the 3 retainer clip.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the tailgate latch actuator.
4.
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- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the tailgate latch.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the tailgate latch assembly.
5.
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Disconnect the actuator release cable from the tailgate latch.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the actuator release cable to the tailgate latch.
2.
- Install the tailgate latch assembly.
- Install and tighten the 3 bolts.
Torque: 7Nm
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors to the tailgate latch.
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- Connect the electrical connector to the tailgate latch actuator.
- Install the tailgate latch actuator.
4. Connect the startup battery ground cable.
5. Install the tailgate trim panel.
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CAUTION:
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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NOTE:
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WARNINGS:
If the vehicle has been powered down, do not power up the vehicle
until all the bonding points have been
tested.
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Breaking-in
The vehicle is built using high-precision
manufacturing methods, but the moving
parts of the engine must still settle in
relative to each other. The breaking-in
process occurs mainly in the first 2 000 mi
(3 000 km) of operation.
During the breaking-in period of 2 000 mi
(3 000 km), observe and fol
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