Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

Tyres 
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ALWAYS use the same make and type of 
radial-ply 
tyres front  and rear. DO NOT use 
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from 
front to rear. 
• If the wheel is marked TUBED an inner 
tube MUST be fined, even with a 
tubeless tyre. 
• If the wheel is marked TUBELESS, an 
inner tube must NOT be fined. 
NOTE: Tyre sizes and pressures are shown in 
General data·....

Washer jets & wiper blades 
WASHER JETS 
To adjust a washer jet, insert a needle into the 
jet orifice (see inset) and lever gently to 
position the jet. 
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WIPER BLADE REPlACEMENT 
To renew a windscreen or rear screen wiper 
blade, lift the wiper arm away from the 
windscreen, press the retaining clip (arrowed 
in illustration), push the blade away from the 
arm and then unhook the wiper blade. 
locate the new blade assembly on the arm, 
hook it to the swivel bracket and push into 
engagement...

Battery 
The battery is located underneath the left-hand 
front seat. Pull up the front of the seat base to 
release it from its retaining clips and pull it 
forward. Release the buckle on the front of the 
battery compartment and slide off the lid. 
When refitting the seat base, insert the rear of 
the base first and then push down firmly to 
re-engage the retaining clips -ENSURE the 
seat base is secure before driving. 
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Battery 
Battery maintenance 
The battery fitted to your vehicle requires 
minimal attention as follows: 
• In temperate climates check the electrolyte 
level once every 3 years. In hot climates 
check the level annually. 
• Occasionally wipe the battery casing to 
remove dirt and grease. 
• Keep the battery terminals clean and free 
from corrosion by occasionally smearing 
them with petroleum jelly. 
Checking the electrolyte level 
Gently prise off the vent covers (or unscrew if 
vent plugs are fitted)...

Battery 
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To avoid damaging the vehicles electrical 
system, ensure co«ect polarity when 
refitting the battery. 
ONLY fit a replacement battery of the same 
type and specification as the original. Other 
batteries may vary in size and have different 
terminal  positions, 
capable of creating a 
potential  fire 
hazard if the tenninals  or leads 
were to come into contact with the battery 
clamp...

Wheel changing 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
Before jacking the vehicle always observe 
the following precautions! 
• Park your vehicle away from the 
thoroughfare, and make your 
passengers wait in a safe area 
AWAY from the vehicle. 
• Switch on the hazard warning lights 
to alert other road users. 
• ALWAYS engage the differential lock 
before jacking (warning light on 
fascia illuminates). 
• Apply the handbrake and engage 1st 
gear in the main gear box and select 
L in the transfer box. Tum off the...

Wheel changing 
Removing the spare wheel 
1. Remove the nuts securing the wheel cover 
using the wheel brace supplied in the tool 
kit. 
2. Remove the nuts securing the spare wheel 
to the carrier and lift off the wheel. 
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DO NOT use the spare wheel securing nuts 
in place of the road wheel nuts. 
The wheels are extremely heavy. Take care 
when lifting and patticularly when removing 
the spare wheel from its mounting position 
on the bonnet,...

Wheel changing 
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VEHICLE JACKING 
One of two types of jack will have been 
supplied with your vehicle -either a bottle jack 
or pillar jack. The operation of each type 
differs greatly and it is important to read the 
appropriate operating instructions that follow. 
The bottle jack (if fitted) is stowed in a 
compartment under the left-hand front seat 
(see Battery for details of access). The jack 
handle and tools (or pillar jack-if fitted) are 
stowed in a bag behind the front seat in 
Pick-up and...

Wheel changing 
Positioning the bottle jack 
Always position the jack from the front or rear 
of the vehicle directly in line with the jacking 
points. 
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NEVER use the jack from the side of the 
vehicle. 
Always use the complete, two piece, jack 
lever 
throughout to minimise any accidental 
contact with a hot exhaust system. 
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack 
location points described...

Wheel changing 
Operating the pillar jack (if supplied) 
For any wheel: 
1. Remove the rubber plug (1) from the 
jacking tube corresponding to the wheel to 
be changed. 
2. Insert the jack pillar into the base (2). 
3. Fit the handle (3) to the pillar and adjust 
the height so the jacking peg { 4) can be 
inserted into the jacking tube. 
NOTE: The jack handle operates as a ratchet -
one side raises the jack, then tum the handle 
over to lower the jack. 
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