Land Rover Defender: Transmission Control Switch - Removal and Installation
Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / External Controls / 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.
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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the instrument panel passenger outer side trim.
3.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.
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- Remove the bolt.
- Release the instrument panel lower surround from the 10 clips.
4.
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- Remove the 2 screws.
- Release the trim panel from the 2 clips.
5.
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- 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).
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- 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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WARNINGS:
To prevent accidental deployment, you must power down the Restraints
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least 1 minute after you disconnect the startup battery ground cable before
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SIDE OBSTACLE DETECTION CONTROL MODULE
NOTE:
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
SODR
SODL
There are 2 side obstacle detection control modules installed in the corner
of the rear bumper, 1 on each side.
The SODR has the following connections:
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