1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER ECU

77PANEL REPAIRS
2
REPAIR WING UPPER - LH
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove headlamp.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
3.Remove headlamp mounting panel.See this
Section.
4.Remove radiator.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
5.Recover refrigerant from A/C system.See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair.
6.Remove receiver drier.See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair.
7.Remove relevant A/C pipes.
8.Remove relevant heater intake pipes.
9.Remove screen washer bottle.
10.Remove wheel arch liner.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
11.Remove bolts and release welds securing panel,
remove panel.
Refit
12.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
13.Reverse removal procedure.
14.Align headlamps.See ELECTRICAL,
Adjustment.WING UPPER - RH
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove headlamp.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
3.Remove headlamp mounting panel.See this
Section.
4.Remove radiator.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
5.Recover refrigerant from A/C system.See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair.
6.Remove relevant A/C pipes.
7.Position PAS reservoir aside.
8.Remove wheel arch liner.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
9.Remove aerial.
10.Remove vacuum solenoid valve.
11.Release clips securing coolant reservoir.
12.Remove bolts and release welds securing panel,
remove panel.
Refit13.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
NOTE: LH panel shown
14.Reverse removal procedure.
15.Align headlamps.See ELECTRICAL,
Adjustment.
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77PANEL REPAIRS
4
REPAIR SCREEN APERTURE
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Raise side of vehicle.
3.Remove front and centre headlining sections.
4.Remove both’A’post upper trims.
5.Remove front door aperture seals.
6.Release upper front corner of rear door aperture
seal.
7.Remove both wiper arms.See WIPERS AND
WASHERS, Repair.
8.Remove front screen.
9.Remove all roof fixings, back to the’B/C’post.
10.Release sealant securing front edge of roof.
11.Insert wedges into top of both’B/C’posts. This
will allow access for removal of screen aperture.
12.With assistance remove screen aperture.Refit
13.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
14.Reverse removal procedure. Fit new foam seal
to top edge of aperture.
NOTE: When refitting, ensure screen
aperture is correctly fitted onto location
pins in bulkhead.
15.When applying sealant to top edge of aperture,
the correct colour sealant must be used, see
note below.
NOTE: White roof vehicles use a white
sealant. Coloured roof vehicles use a
black sealant.
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PANEL REPAIRS
5
REPAIR SILL - FRONT
Remove
NOTE: The procedure to replace the rear
sill section is the same as the front.
1.Remove bolts securing sill to body, discard seal.
Refit
NOTE: Front sill
NOTE: Rear sill
2.Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Refit new
seal.
3.Reverse removal procedure.’B/C’&’D’POST
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove rear door and striker.
3.Remove front seat belt reel.See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
4.Remove front and rear carpets.
5.Remove front seat.
6.Remove rear seat.
7.Remove front, centre and rear sections of
headlining.
NOTE: Assembly is held on with bolts.
Refit
8.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
9.Reverse removal procedure.
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77PANEL REPAIRS
6
REPAIR CORNER CAPPING
The Corner Capping is not replaced as a single panel.
It is replaced in conjunction with either the Body Side
Lower Panel or Body Side Assembly. The procedure
to replace the Corner Capping is shown in the Body
Side Lower Panel procedure.
BODY SIDE CAPPING
The Body Side Capping is not replaced as a single
panel. It is replaced in conjunction with either the
Body Side Lower Panel or Body Side Assembly. The
procedure to replace the Body Side Capping is shown
in the Body Side Lower Panel procedure.
BODY SIDE REAR - UPPER
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove front, centre and rear sections of
headlining.
3.Release upper edge of front door aperture seal.
4.Release upper edge of rear door aperture seal.
5.Remove fixings from front edge of roof, and
along side being replaced.
6.Release sealant securing front edge of roof.
7.Insert wedges into top of both’B/C’posts. This
will allow access for removal of body side.
8. RH side:Remove tail door.See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
9.Remove side window.
10.Remove rear sixth light.
11.Remove all bolts securing upper body side.
Refit
12.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
13.Reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: When refitting, ensure body side
upper is correctly fitted onto location pins.
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PANEL REPAIRS
7
REPAIR BODY SIDE REAR - LOWER - ASSEMBLY
In this procedure the Body Side Capping and the
Corner Capping are also changed.
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove body side upper rear.See this
Section.
3.Remove all rear lamps and reflectors.
4. LH side:Remove number plate and lamp.
5. LH side:Remove tail door striker.
6. RH side:Remove fuel filler and grommet.
7.Remove all bolts and rivets securing lower body
side assembly.
Refit
8.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
9.Reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: When refitting, ensure body side
upper is correctly fitted onto location pins.
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77PANEL REPAIRS
10
REPAIR ROOF ASSEMBLY
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove rear bench seats.
3.Remove front, centre and rear sections of
headlining.
4.Remove all bolts securing roof.
NOTE: Carefully cut sealant securing front
edge of roof to windscreen aperture.
Refit
5.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
6.Reverse removal procedure.
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AIR CONDITIONING
1
REPAIR COMPRESSOR
Service repair no - 82.10.20
Remove
1.Remove engine acoustic cover.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
2.Depressurise A/C system.See Adjustment.
3.Remove auxiliary drive belt.See
ELECTRICAL, Repair.
4.Drain cooling system.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Adjustment.
5.Disconnect multiplug from compressor.
6.Remove 2 bolts securing air conditioning pipes
to compressor and discard’O’rings.
CAUTION: Immediately cap all air
conditioning pipes to prevent ingress of
dirt and moisture into the system.
7.Release clips and disconnect top hose from
coolant elbow and heater pipe.
8.Remove 4 bolts securing compressor to
mounting bracket.
9.Remove compressor.Refit
10.Position compressor to mounting bracket and
tighten bolts to25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
11.Remove caps from compressor and pipe
connections.
12.Clean compressor and pipe connections.
13.Lubricate new’O’rings with refrigerant oil and fit
to compressor.
14.Position A/C pipes to compressor and tighten
bolts to9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
15.Connect multiplug to compressor.
16.Position top hose and secure with clips.
17.Refill cooling system.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Adjustment.
18.Fit auxiliary drive belt.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
19.Recharge A/C system.See Adjustment.
20.Fit engine acoustic cover.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
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82AIR CONDITIONING
2
REPAIR MOTOR - CONDENSER FAN
Service repair no - 82.15.01
Remove
1.Remove 6 screws and remove radiator grille.
2.Disconnect fan multiplug and release multiplug
holder from retaining clip.
3.With assistance remove 4 nuts and bolts
securing motor to condenser.
4.Remove motor.
Refit
5.Position motor to condenser and with assistance
tighten nuts and bolts to8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
6.Connect motor multiplug.
7.Position radiator grille and secure with screws.RECEIVER DRIER
Service repair no - 82.17.03
Remove
1.Recover refrigerant from A/C system.See
Adjustment.
2.Remove 2 bolts securing pipe unions to receiver
drier.
3.Release pipes and discard’O’rings.
CAUTION: Immediately cap all air
conditioning pipes to prevent ingress of
dirt and moisture into the system.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing receiver drier mounting
bracket to chassis.
5.Remove receiver drier, slacken clamp bolt and
remove bracket.
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