Land Rover Defender: The exterior
Following cleaning of the vehicle's exterior particularly with a pressure washer, it is recommended that the vehicle is taken for a short drive to dry out the brakes. Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's ability to safely slow down which may result in damage to the vehicle.
Make sure the tail pipe is cool before polishing the tail pipe finishers. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
To prevent damage to your vehicle when using a detailing service, make sure to advise them of the cleaning instructions contained within the Owner's Handbook.
Some high pressure cleaning systems are sufficiently powerful enough to penetrate suspension joints, door or window seals, and damage trim and door locks. Never aim the water jet directly at any cameras, the engine air intake, heater air intakes, body seals (doors, the sliding canvas roof, the panoramic roof, windows, etc.) or at any components which may be damaged (lights, mirrors, exterior trim, suspension seals and gaiters, etc.). Make sure that the pressure washer nozzle is always at a distance of more than 12 inches (300 mm) from any component of the vehicle.
Do not use an automated car wash. Using unapproved cleaning equipment can cause damage to the vehicle's the sliding canvas roof.
Do not use a power wash system in the engine bay area, as it may cause damage.
Make sure that you read and comply with all warnings and product instructions supplied with any cleaning products. Using unapproved cleaning products may damage the vehicle.
Never use cleaning products that are not approved for use on vehicles. Using unapproved cleaning products may damage the vehicle.
Substances which are corrosive, such as bird droppings, can damage the vehicle's paintwork and should be removed as soon as possible. Remove any such substances immediately.
After washing the vehicle, it is recommended to use a suitable metal polish on stainless steel or chrome finishers to restore the surface appearance.
Make sure that the canvas roof channels or panoramic roof channels are kept clean to allow continued smooth operation of the mechanism.
READ NEXT:
Sensors and cameras
When washing the vehicle, do not aim
high pressure water jets directly at any of
the sensors and cameras. Do not use
abrasive materials or hard/sharp objects,
to clean the sensors and cameras. Only
u
After off-road driving
Make sure the areas around air intakes
and the front grille are clean and clear of
debris. Pay particular attention to the
lower grille and radiator. Failure to do so
may cause the engine to overheat
Leather upholstery
Only use cleaning products specifically
designed for use on leather. Do not use
chemical, alcohol, or abrasive materials,
as they will cause rapid deterioration of
the leather. The use of products, w
SEE MORE:
Third Row Seat Cushion Cover
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
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
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Diagnosis and Testing
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the glass, frames and mechanisms and operation,
refer to the relevant Description and
Operation section of the workshop manual. REFER to: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
(Glass, Frames and
Mechanisms, Description and Operation
