1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER door lock

09LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
2
INFORMATIONREV: 05/99 Propeller shaft Front
and RearNLGI - 2 Multi-purpose Lithium based GREASE
Lubrication nipples
(hubs, ball joints
etc.)
Seat slides
Door lock striker
Brake and clutch
reservoirsBrake fluids having a minimum boiling point of 260°C (500°F) and complying with
FMVSS 116 DOT4
Engine coolant
(Pre-99MY)Use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no methanol) with non-phosphate
corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminium engines to ensure the protection of the
cooling system against frost and corrosion in all seasons. Use one part anti-freeze to
one part water for protection down to -36°C (-33°F).
IMPORTANT: Coolant solution must not fall below proportions one part
anti-freeze to three parts water, i.e. minimum 25% anti-freeze in coolant otherwise
damage to engine is liable to occur. Maximum concentration is 60%.
Engine coolant
(99MY on)Use Texaco XLC long life coolant. Use one part anti-freeze to one part water for
protection down to -36°C (-33°F).
IMPORTANT: Coolant solution must not fall below 50% anti-freeze otherwise
damage to the engine is liable to occur. Maximum concentration is 60%.
Battery lugs, Petroleum jelly.
earthing surfaces
where paint has
been removed.NOTE: Do not use Silicone Grease
Air Conditioning
System Refrigerant Use only refrigerant R134a
Compressor Oil Sanden oil
LUBRICATION PRACTICE
Use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range and service classification in the engine during maintenance and
when topping up. The use of oil not to the correct specification can lead to high oil and fuel consumption and
ultimately to damaged components.
Oil to the correct specification contains additives which disperse the corrosive acids formed by combustion and
prevent the formation of sludge which can block the oilways. Additional oil additives should not be used. Always
adhere to the recommended servicing intervals.
WARNING: Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are poisonous. They must
not be consumed and must be kept away from open wounds. These substances, among others,
include anti-freeze, windscreen washer additives, lubricants and various adhesives.

10MAINTENANCE
2
MAINTENANCE BATTERY CONNECTIONS
NOTE: The vehicle may be fitted with an
alarm and immobilisation system using a
battery backed-up alarm sounder.
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Battery
Disconnect battery leads, clean and grease with
petroleum jelly, including battery terminals.
CHECK OPERATION OF DOOR SWITCHES
When a Vehicle Immobilisation and Alarm System is
fitted it is important that all door and bonnet switches
operate correctly, otherwise perimeter and interior
protection may not function if a door or the bonnet is
opened.VEHICLE EXTERIOR
CHECK/ADJUST HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Check/adjust headlamp alignment.
CHECK ROAD WHEELS AND TYRES
Check road wheels for damage.
Check tyres, including spare, for compliance with
manufacture's specificaton.
Check visually for cuts, lumps, bulges, uneven tread
wear and tread depth.
See INTRODUCTION,
Information, wheels and tyres
Check/adjust tyre pressures.See WHEELS AND
TYRES, Repair, Tyres pressures
INSPECT BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR, CALIPERS
FOR LEAKS AND CONDITION OF DISCS
Check thickness of brake pads, and renew if thickness
is less than 3,00 mm (0.12 in). Check brake pads for
oil contamination and fit a new set, if necessary,
See
BRAKES, Repair, front brake pads
orSee
BRAKES, Repair, rear brake pads
WARNING: When renewing brake pads, it
is essential that only genuine components
with correct grade of lining are used.
Always fit new pads as complete axle sets, NEVER
individually or as a single wheel set. Serious
consequences could result from out of balance
braking due to mixing of linings.
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Use recognised wheel alignment equipment to carry
out this operation.
See STEERING, Adjustment,
front wheel alignment
CHECK OPERATION OF ALL DOORS/TAILGATE,
BONNET AND LOCKS
LUBRICATE ALL DOOR/TAILGATE HINGES, AND
DOOR CHECK/LOCK MECHANISMS

FUEL SYSTEM
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REPAIR REV: 05/99
13.Remove single bolt fixing assembly securing
front of tank to chassis mounted bracket.
14.Remove 3 bolts securing tank mounting bracket
to chassis and release bracket.
15.Lower front of tank while turning anti-clockwise
and remove from vehicle.
16.If required, remove tank gauge unit.
See
INSTRUMENTS, Repair, Fuel gauge tank unit
- side fuel tank
orSee INSTRUMENTS,
Repair, Fuel gauge tank unit - rear fuel tank,
110/130
Refit
17.Fit filler hose and clip to tank but do not fully
tighten. Position clip screw so that it is
accessible when tank is fitted.
18.Fit breather hose and secure with clip.
19.Position fuel tank in vehicle and loosely secure
front mounting bracket to tank with special bolt
and rubber bushes.
20.Secure mounting bracket to chassis with 3 bolts
and fully tighten to
20 Nm (15 lbf/ft).
21.Secure rear of tank to chassis mounting and
tighten captive bolt plate fixings to
20 Nm (15
lbf/ft).
22.Fully tighten front fixing bolt assembly to20 Nm
(15 lbf/ft).
23.Fit spill return and fuel supply pipes and secure
union connections.
24.Fit fuel level unit electrical plug.
25.Fit hose to filler tube and tighten upper and lower
clips.
26.Check that drain plug is secure and fill fuel tank.
27.Reconnect battery.
28.Prime fuel system
See Adjustment, Priming
the fuel system
and start engine.
29.Check system for leaks and operation of fuel
gauge.
30.Fit seat base cover and seat cushion.SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK - 5 DOOR VEHICLES
Service repair no - 19.55.01
NOTE: This fuel tank is used on 110/130 5
door vehicles fitted with a twin tank
option.
WARNING: Before any attempt is made to
start the removal procedure it is vital that
the FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS,
See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Fuel handling
precautions
are carefully studied and
implemented in the interests of safety.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Remove tank drain plug, allow fuel to drain into a
clean container, and refit plug.
3.Remove RH seat cushion.
4.Remove retaining catch and remove seat base
cover to gain access to fuel tank.
5.Disconnect electrical plug from fuel gauge unit.
6.Disconnect fuel supply pipe from tank.
7.Disconnect spill return pipe from tank.
8.Remove 3 bolts securing tank to front mounting
bracket.
9.Support front of tank and remove single fixing
assembly securing tank to rear mounting
bracket.
10.Remove tank from vehicle.
11.If required, remove fuel gauge unit.
See
INSTRUMENTS, Repair, Fuel gauge tank unit
- side fuel tank
orSee INSTRUMENTS,
Repair, Fuel gauge tank unit - rear fuel tank,
110/130
Refit
12.Position fuel tank in vehicle and loosely secure
to rear mounting bracket with special bolt and
rubber bushes.
13.Secure tank to front mounting bracket and
tighten fixings to
20 Nm (15 lbf/ft).
14.Fully tighten rear fixing bolt assembly to20 Nm
(15 lbf/ft).
15.Fit spill return and fuel supply pipes to fuel tank
and securely tighten union connectios.
16.Fit electrical plug to fuel gauge unit.
17.Check that drain plug is secure and fill fuel tank.
18.Reconnect battery.
19.Prime fuel system.
See Adjustment, Priming
the fuel system
and start engine.
20.Check system for leaks and operation of fuel
gauge.
21.Fit seat base cover and seat cushion.

CHASSIS AND BODY
1
REPAIR DOORS
RH rear door lock mechanism
RH front door lock mechanism

76CHASSIS AND BODY
2
REPAIR DOOR TRIM CASING
Service repair no - 76.34.01 - Front doors
Service repair no - 76.34.04 - Rear doors
Remove
1.Prise open finisher caps, remove 2 screws, and
detach door pull.
2.Remove single screw behind remote control
lever.
3.Prise off remote control lever bezel.
4.Prise off door locking button bezel.
5.Prise out window regulator handle centre
finisher, remove retaining screw, and withdraw
handle and bezel.
6.Using a screwdriver to release trim fasteners,
carefully ease trim casing from door.

CHASSIS AND BODY
3
REPAIR
Refit
7.Remove any trim fasteners held in door panel.
Refit or insert new clips to trim panel.
8.Ensure that anti-vibration pads are in position
and offer-up trim casing to door. Align fasteners
with holes in door and firmly push trim into
position.
9.Fit bezels to locking button and remote control
lever.
10.Fit single screw behind remote control lever.
11.Fit door pull and secure with 2 screws and
finisher caps.
12.Fit window regulator handle and retain with
single screw and finisher.WINDOW REGULATOR - REAR SIDE DOOR
Service repair no - 76.31.45
Remove
1.Remove door trim casing
See Door trim casing
.
2.Remove plastic sheet.
3.Temporarily fit handle, wind window up to its
fullest extent and support glass with a length of
timber, to prevent it falling when removing
regulator.
4.Remove 4 screws retaining regulator to
mounting panel and withdraw regulator whilst
sliding lifting arm button from lifting channel. To
assist this operation, remove timber and lower
glass.

CHASSIS AND BODY
5
REPAIR SILL LOCKING BUTTON - REAR SIDE DOOR
Service repair no - 76.37.30
Remove
1.Remove door trim casing
See Door trim casing
.
2.Peel back sufficient of plastic sheet to reveal
mechanism.
3.Release spring clip securing button to operating
rod and withdraw rod from button.
4.Remove 2 screws securing button to door panel
and remove button.
Refit
5.Secure locking button assembly to door panel
with 2 screws.
6.Fit operating rod to button assembly and secure
with spring clip.
7.Re-seal plastic sheet and fit door trim casing
See Door trim casing.REMOTE CONTROL LEVER - REAR SIDE DOOR
Service repair no - 76.37.32
Remove
1.Remove door trim casing
See Door trim casing
.
2.Peel-back sufficient of plastic sheet to gain
access to remote lever.
3.Remove spring clip and disconnect control rod
from locking button.
4.Release spring clip and disconnect short locking
button control rod from latch mechanism.
5.Disconnect long remote control rod from latch
assembly.

76CHASSIS AND BODY
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REPAIR 6.Remove 2 screws securing remote control lever
to mounting panel.
7.Release control rods from plastic retaining clips
located in mounting panel.
8.Withdraw remote control lever and rods from
door.
Refit
9.Fit plastic retaining clips to rod assembly into
position and secure with 2 screws.
10.Connect control rods to latch assembly and
secure with clips.
11.Fit plastic retaining rod clips to mounting panel.
12.Connect control rod to locking button and secure
with clip.
13.Re-seal plastic sheet and fit door trim casing
See Door trim casing.DOOR LATCH - REAR SIDE DOOR
Service repair no - 76.37.13.
Remove
1.Remove door trim casing
See Door trim
casing
.
2.Peel-back sufficient of plastic sheet to reveal
latch.
3.Release remote control lever rod from latch
assembly.
4.Disconnect door outer handle control rod from
latch assembly.
5.Disconnect door locking button remote control
rod from latch mechanism.
6.Remove 3 retaining screws and withdraw latch
assembly from door.
Refit
7.Fit latch assembly to door and secure with 3
screws, noting that uppermost screw is longer.
8.Connect remote control levers to latch
mechanism reversing instructions 3, 4 and 5.
9.Re-seal plastic sheet and fit door trim casing
See Door trim casing.