Land Rover Defender: Transmission Control Switch - Removal and Installation

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 left side components, right side components are similar.

1. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

2.

• Remove the 4 bolts.
• Remove the instrument panel passenger outer side trim.

3.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.

• Remove the bolt.
• Release the instrument panel lower surround from the 10 clips.

4.

• Remove the 2 screws.
• Release the trim panel from the 2 clips.

5.

• Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
• Remove the trim panel.

6.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the wiring harness when removing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS).

• Remove the 4 screws.
• Remove the Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
• Disconnect the electrical connector.

INSTALLATION

1.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the wiring harness when installing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS).

• Connect the electrical connector.
• Install the Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
• Install and tighten the 4 screws.

  Torque: 3.2Nm

2.

• Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
• Install the trim panel.

3.

• Install the trim panel to the 2 clips.
• Install and tighten the 2 screws.

4.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.

• Install the instrument panel lower surround to the 10 clips.
• Install and tighten the bolt.

5.

• Install the instrument panel outer side trim.
• Install and tighten the 4 bolts.

6. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

7. Use the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment to configure the new TCM.

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