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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Health and Safety Precautions
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
Modern vehicles contain many materials and liquids which if not handled with
care can be hazardous to both personal
health and the environment. Also, many of the procedures associated with vehicle
maintenance and repair involve
physical hazards or other risks
Roof Opening Panel - Removal and Installation
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations dep
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