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4.Release clip, detach and remove lock solenoid
link.
5.Loosen 2 screws securing solenoid, release
solenoid from mounting panel, disconnect
multiplug and remove solenoid.
6.Release clip and disconnect interior handle link
from latch mechanism.7.Release clips securing harness to panel.
8.Disconnect multiplug from motor.
9.Release harness sleeve and withdraw harness
from door.
10.Remove 6 bolts and 1 nut securing panel.
11.Remove panel assembly.
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12.Position panel assembly, fit bolts and nut and
tighten to10 Nm (7lbf.ft).
13.Connect multiplug to motor.
14.Secure harness clips and sleeve.
15.Connect interior handle link to latch and secure
with clip.
16.Connect multiplug to solenoid, locate solenoid to
mounting panel and tighten screws.
17.Fit and secure link.
18.Remove wedges, lower glass and locate to
regulator. Fit bolts and tighten to6 Nm (4 lbf.ft).
19.Raise and lower glass to check operation.
20.Fit plastic sheet.See this Section.
21.Adjust door lock solenoid.See ELECTRICAL,
Adjustment.PANEL - MOUNTING - REAR DOOR - FROM 02MY
Service repair no - 76.11.29
Remove
1.Remove plastic sheet.See this Section.
2.Lower glass and remove 2 bolts securing door
glass to regulator.
3.Release glass from regulator, raise and wedge
in raised position.
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4.Release clip, detach and remove lock solenoid
link.
5.Release clip and disconnect interior handle link
from latch mechanism.
6.Remove clip and disconnect sill button link.
7.Release clips securing harness to panel.
8.Disconnect multiplug from solenoid.
9.Release harness sleeve and withdraw harness
from door.
10.Remove 5 bolts and 1 nut securing panel.
11.Remove panel assembly.
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12.Position door mounting panel assembly, fit bolts
and nut and tighten to10 Nm (7lbf.ft).
13.Connect multiplug to solenoid.
14.Secure harness clips and sleeve.
15.Connect interior handle link to latch and secure
with clip.
16.Connect link to sill button and fit clip.
17.Fit and secure solenoid link.
18.Remove wedges, lower glass and locate to
regulator. Fit bolts and tighten to6 Nm (4 lbf.ft).
19.Raise and lower glass to check operation.
20.Fit plastic sheet.See this Section.
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REPAIR FACIA CONSOLE - FROM 02MY
Service repair no - 76.25.03
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.See
ELECTRICAL, Repair.
2.Remove radio.See ELECTRICAL, Repair.
3.Remove 4 screws securing instrument pack and
release pack from fascia.
4.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from warning lamp
panel.
5.Disconnect instrument pack multiplug from main
harness.
6.Remove instrument pack.
7.Remove 3 screws securing heater control and
release control from fascia.
8.Carefully prise Land Rover decal from grab
handle.
9.Remove 2 screws securing grab handle and
remove handle.
10.Remove 4 screws and remove demister vents.
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11.Remove 5 screws securing crash pad and
remove pad.
12.Remove 5 screws and release fascia console.
13.Disconnect Lucar connection and multiplug from
cigar lighter.
14.Disconnect multiplugs from remaining switches
and remove console.
15.Remove operating knob from light switch.
16.Remove nut securing light switch and remove
switch from console.
17.Release cigar lighter body and remove from
console.
18.Remove switches from console.
19.Release tabs and remove radio mounting
bracket.
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20.Fit radio bracket and secure with tabs.
21.Fit and secure cigar lighter body to console.
22.Fit light switch and secure with nut.
23.Fit operating knob to switch.
24.Fit remaining switches to console.
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REPAIR 25.Position console and connect Lucar and
multiplug to cigar lighter.
26.Connect multiplugs to remaining switches.
27.Fit console and secure with screws.
28.Fit crash pad and secure with screws.
29.Fit demister vents and secure with screws.
30.Fit grab handle, secure with screws and fit Land
Rover decal.
31.Fit heater control to fascia and secure with
screws.
32.Position instrument pack and connect multiplugs.
33.Fit instrument pack to fascia and secure with
screws.
34.Fit radio.See ELECTRICAL, Repair.
35.Connect battery earth lead.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.GLASS - REAR DOOR - FROM 02MY
Service repair no - 76.31.02
Remove
1.Remove rear door mounting panel.See this
Section.
2.Loosen 2 nuts and remove door check strap
torsion bar and plate.
3.Remove check strap.
4.Remove inner and outer waist seal.
5.Remove screw from each glass channel.
6.Lower glass to bottom of door, lift over lower
edge and withdraw from door.
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7.Insert glass into channels and carefully push to
top of frame.
8.Secure glass channels with screws. Ensure
screw heads are down below bottom of channels
to prevent damage to glass.
9.Fit inner and outer waist seal to door.
10.Fit check strap.
11.Fit check strap torsion bar and tighten nuts to10
Nm (7 lbf.ft).
12.Fit rear door mounting panel.See this Section.GLASS/SEALING RUBBER - TAIL DOOR - FROM
02MY
Service repair no - 76.31.22
Remove
1.Remove spare wheel from tail door.
2.Raise nut cover, remove nut and release wiper
arm.
3.Open rear door.
4.Remove CHMSL assembly.See
ELECTRICAL, Repair.
5.Disconnect 4 Lucar connections.
6.With assistance, from inside of vehicle apply
pressure to glass, relieve seal lip and carefully
remove glass.
WARNING: Wear suitable eye protection
when removing and refitting glass.
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REPAIR 7.Remove seal from glass.
CAUTION: Lay glass on felt covered
supports and be careful not to damage the
obscuration band. Do not stand on edge
as this can cause chips which subsequently
develop into cracks.
Refit
8.Clean glass and fit seal. Ensure seal is fully
located on glass.
9.Thoroughly clean the tail door glass mounting
flange.
10.Fit drawstring to seal.
11.Lubricate seal.
12.With assistance, position glass and seal to
aperture, locate lower edge and fit seal using
drawstring.
13.Clean glass and check seal fit.
14.Connect Lucars to heated rear screen.
15.Fit CHMSL assembly.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
16.Fit wiper arm to spindle, align blade to glass and
tighten nut to18 Nm (13 lbf.ft).
17.Fit spare wheel and tighten nuts to45 Nm (33
lbf.ft).TRIM CASING - FRONT DOOR - FROM 02MY
Service repair no - 76.34.01
Remove
1.Remove 2 screws securing door pull and
remove door pull.
2.Remove screw securing door release
escutcheon and remove escutcheon.
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