Land Rover Defender: Winch Mounting Kit
Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Service Manual / General Information / Accessory Information / Winch Mounting Kit
WINCH MOUNTING KIT - PART NUMBER: VPLEP0427, VPLEP0428
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489
WARNING: Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the instructions carefully prior to installation. Comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
CAUTIONS:
- The winch cover kit (VPLEP0428) is not part of the winch mounting kit (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489). This part must be ordered separately.
- 2 black parking aid sensors (LR137889) must be ordered to complete the winch cover installation.
- The crush cans (VPLEP0431) are not included in the winch mounting kit (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489).
- These parts must be ordered separately.
- The front proximity camera mounting kit (VPLEB0437) must be ordered if required.
- The winch (VPLEP0426) is not part of the winch mounting kit (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489). This part must be ordered separately.
- Installation of Winch Mounting Kit VPLEP0427 to Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)vehicles will require the sounder link harness which is only available as part of VPLEP0426 Remote Electric Winch kit.
NOTES:
- 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.
- Winch mounting kit (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489)
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NOTES:
- Fixings for winch mounting (VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0489)
- 2x Q1 and 2x L1 from (VPLEP0427) will need to be discarded as these are replaced by SS1 and SS2 to be used in Step 11 only.
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NOTES:
- Winch cover kit (VPLEP0428)
- 2 black parking aid sensors (LR137889) must be ordered separately to complete the winch cover installation.
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NOTE: Crush cans (VPLEP0431)
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NOTE: For Dynamic and X-Dynamic vehicles the following parts are required to be ordered separately. LR129440 to be painted after modification.
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Removal
1.
CAUTION:
For vehicles installed with coil suspension only.
Replace the front coil springs.
6 Cyl 90 L8BM-5B302-AA VPLEI0604.
6 Cyl 110 L8BM-5B302-BA VPLEI0605.
4 Cyl 90 L8B2-5C314-KA LR140233.
Installation
1.
NOTE:
For vehicles installed with pusher fan, unplug and route harness from the fan
inside the ducting. The
harness will be secured to the winch cradle.
Install the radiator air duct using the 6
Towbar Mounted Cycle Carrier
TOWBAR MOUNTED CYCLE CARRIER - PART
NUMBER: VPLER0174
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the
instructions carefully prior to
instal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To prevent accidental deployment, you must power down the Restraints Control
Module (RCM). Wait at least
1 minute after you disconnect the startup battery ground cable before you do any
work on the Supplementary
Restraint System
Exhaust System - Diagnosis and Testing
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Exhaust System, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the
workshop manual.
INSPECTION, VERIFICATION AND ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
WARNINGS:
A risk assessment must be performed befo
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