1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER wiring

AIR CONDITIONING
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REPAIR HEATER/COOLER UNIT - RH DRIVE
Service repair no - 82.25.21
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system
See Refrigerant recovery, recycling,
recharging.
3.Release ties, remove insulation cover and
disconnect evaporator low pressure pipe.
4.Disconnect evaporator high pressure pipe.
5.Discard all pipe connection 'O' rings. Cap or plug
all connections to prevent ingress of dirt and
moisture.
6.Using suitable pipe clamps, clamp heater matrix
feed and return pipes at heater/cooler unit.
7.Remove screw securing air control flap solenoid.
8.Disconnect 2 leads from thermostat.
9.Remove pipe from water valve vacuum switch.
10.Remove retaining clip and disconnect control
cable from evaporator flap operating rod.
11.Remove screw and release outer cable retaining
bracket.12.Disconnect blower motor wiring plugs and
release harness retaining clip from housing.
13.Remove bolt securing front support bracket to
blower motor housing. If necessary, remove
blower motor resistor block to facilitate
operation.
14.From inside vehicle remove front passenger
carpet, if fitted.
15.Remove fixing screws and fold back footwell
insulation.
16.Remove 4 bolts securing heater/cooler unit lower
mounting bracket to bulkhead. Ensure spacing
washers from two innermost bolts are retrieved
from engine bulkhead side.
17.From inside engine compartment remove 2 bolts
securing top heater/cooler unit mounting bracket
to engine bullkhead.
18.Lift heater/cooler unit clear of air duct seal and
remove from vehicle.

82AIR CONDITIONING
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REPAIR Refit
19.Coat unions, threads and new 'O' rings with
refrigerant oil prior to reassembly.
20.Position heater/cooler unit in engine
compartment and locate with air duct seal.
21.Secure unit top and bottom mounting brackets to
bulkhead and support bracket to front of unit
casing. Fully tighten fixing bolts when unit is
correctly positioned.
22.If applicable, fit blower motor resistor block to
vehicle wing.
23.Connect blower motor wiring plugs.
24.Fit footwell insulation and carpet.
25.Fit control cable to evaporator flap operating rod
using new clip. Secure outer cable.
26.Connect water valve vacuum switch pipe and
thermostat leads.
27.Fit air control flap solenoid to side of
heater/cooler unit.
28.Reconnect heater matrix hoses.
29.Connect high pressure pipe to evaporator.
30.Connect low pressure pipe and fit insulation
cover.
31.Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system
See Adjustment, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling, recharging.
32.Reconnect battery.

ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
The following guidelines are intended to ensure the
safety of the operator whilst preventing damage to
electrical and electronic components fitted to the
vehicle.
Polarity
Never reverse connect the vehicle battery and always
observe the correct polarity when connecting test
equipment.
High voltage circuits
WARNING: Before commencing work on
an ignition system, all high tension
terminals, adaptors and diagnostic
equipment for testing should be inspected to
ensure that they are adequately insulated and
shielded to prevent accidental personal contacts
and minimize the risk of shock. Wearers of
surgically implanted pacemaker devices should
not be in close proximity to ignition circuits or
diagnostic equipment.
Whenever disconnecting live high tension circuits
always use insulated pliers and never allow the open
end of a high tension lead to come into contact with
other components particularly electronic control units.
Exercise caution when measuring the voltage on the
coil terminals while the engine is running, since, high
voltage spikes can occur on these terminals.
Connectors and harness
Always ensure that these items are dry and oil free
before disconnecting and connecting test equipment.
Never force connectors apart either by using tools or
by pulling on the wiring harness. Always ensure
locking tabs are disengaged before removal and note
orientation to enable correct reconnection. Ensure that
any protective covers and substances are replaced if
disturbed. Having confirmed a component to be faulty
switch-off the ignition and disconnect the battery.
Remove the component and support the disconnected
harness. When replacing the component keep oily
hands away from electrical connection areas and
push connectors home until any locking tabs fully
engage.Battery disconnecting
Before disconnecting the battery, switch off all
electrical equipment.
Battery charging
Recharge the battery out of the vehicle and keep the
top well ventilated. While being charged or
discharged, and for approximately 15 minutes
afterwards, batteries emit hydrogen gas which is
flammable. Always ensure any battery charging area
is well ventilated and that every precaution is taken to
avoid naked flames and sparks.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Switch-off ignition prior to making any connection or
disconnection in the system as electrical surge
caused by disconnecting 'live' connections can
damage electronic components.
Ensure hands and work surfaces are clean and free of
grease, swarf, etc. as grease collects dirt which can
cause tracking or high-resistance contacts.
When handling printed circuit boards, treat them as
you would a disc - hold by the edges only.
Prior to commencing a test, and periodically during a
test, touch a good earth, for instance, a cigar lighter
socket, to discharge body static as some electronic
components are vulnerable to static electricity.