Land Rover Defender 1999 2002my Workshop Supplement Body Repair 2nd Edition Rover Manual

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REPAIR 5.Clean exposed parts of pistons, using new brake
fluid.
6.Wipe away excess fluid with lint free cloth.
7.Using piston clampLRT-70-500press each
piston back into its bore. Ensure that displaced
brake fluid does not overflow from reservoir.
Refit
8.Fit brake pads and shims.
Ensure shims are correctly fitted, see illustration.
NOTE: Vehicles from 02MY have leading
and trailing edge chamfers on rear pads.
Shims are also fitted.
9.Fit anti-rattle springs and secure with retaining...

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FRONT SEAT RECLINE - FROM 02MY 1..............................................................
SOFT TOP - FROM 02MY 1...................................................................................
TAIL DOOR - FROM 02MY 2..................................................................................
ADJUSTMENT
TAIL DOOR STRIKER 1.........................................................................................
REPAIR
PANEL -...

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PLASTIC SHEET - REAR DOOR - FROM 02MY 34..............................................
LOCK - TAIL DOOR - FROM 02MY 35...................................................................
LOWER FASCIA PANEL - FROM 02MY 36........................................................... 

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION FRONT SEAT RECLINE - FROM 02MY
Front seat recline has been improved by removing the bulkhead situated behind the front seats. This enables the
front seats to be reclined further than previous Defender 90’s.
This change is only applicable to 90 County Station Wagon models. Six seat derivatives of this model will provide
greater incline of the front seats and increased cabin space.
SOFT TOP - FROM 02MY
The soft top is replaced by an improved version manufactured...

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION TAIL DOOR - FROM 02MY
1.Rubber window seal
2.CHMSL earth connection
3.CHMSL
4.Tail door glass and HRW element
5.Tail door CDL actuator
6.Rear wiper relay
7.Wiper motor 

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The tail door for 02MY is completely redesigned to address manufacturing complexity, corrosion and water ingress
probelms on previous tail doors.
The tail door is now a one piece outer skin pressing located on a reinforced steel, zinc plated frame. This gives
improved build quality, water integrity and minimal welding.
A new tail door glass is introduced with a one piece continuous rubber seal. The tail door glass has a revised
Heated Rear Window (HRW) element...

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ADJUSTMENT TAIL DOOR STRIKER
Service repair no - 76.37.25
Check
1.Before adjusting door striker, ensure spare
wheel is fitted to tail door.
Adjust
1.Loosen bolts securing striker.
2.Adjust striker and tighten bolts to10 Nm (7
lbf.ft).
3.Close door and check for correct latching. 

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REPAIR PANEL - UNDERBELLY - FRONT AND CENTRE
Service repair no - 76.10.50
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on 4 post ramp.
2.Mark front propellor shaft and front differential
flanges for reassembly.
3.Remove 4 bolts and release propellor shaft from
front differential.
4.Remove 12 bolts securing front and centre
underbelly panels.
5.Remove front and centre underbelly panels.
Refit
6.Position front and centre underbelly panels.
7.Fit and tighten bolts securing front and centre
underbelly panels....