Land Rover Defender: Towbar - Component Location, Overview
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 1
NOTE: Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
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- Deployable towbar and trailer lamp test switch
- Deployable towbar assembly
- Deployable towbar speaker
- Towbar Control Module (TBM)
OVERVIEW
The deployable towbar is located behind the rear bumper. The deployable towbar assembly replaces the armature behind the bumper.
The electrically operated deployable towbar is stowed under the vehicle. The deployable towbar can be deployed using a deployable towbar switch or the deployable towbar soft key on the Touch Screen (FCDIM).
The deployable towbar switch or the deployable towbar soft key sends a signal to the TBM to deploy/stow the towbar.
The deployable towbar system is integrated into the vehicle electrical systems and controlled by the TBM. The TBM communicates with other vehicle control modules through the High Speed (HS) Controller Area Network (CAN) body systems bus. The TBM receives signals from the Body Control Module (BCM)/ Gateway Control Module (GWM) and controls the trailer lamps through the trailer socket.
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Towbar - Description
DESCRIPTION
DEPLOYABLE TOWBAR
NOTE:
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
Deployed position
Stowed position
Electrical connector (quantity 2)
Cross beam
Trailer sock
Towbar - Operation
DEPLOYABLE TOWBAR
The deployable towbar operates when the vehicle is stationary and the
selected transmission gear position is PARK or
NEUTRAL.
Press the deployable towbar switch to deploy the towba
Towbar Control Module
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution
of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault and
SEE MORE:
Electric windows
To prevent accidental operation, never
leave the smart key inside the vehicle if
children or animals are also left inside
the vehicle. Removal of the smart key
prevents unsupervised operation of the
windows, and the panoramic or canvas
roof, which may result in serious injury
or death.
If children
Roof Opening Panel Frame
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
JLR-501-176
Fiber-lined Glass Removal Tool Kit
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Place the glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge as
this can cause chips which
subsequently develop into cracks.
Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
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