Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

							Wheel changing 
Changing a wheel 
Before raising the vehicle. ensure that all the 
precautions listed at the beginning of this 
section have been observed. Also, ensure that 
the wheel chock is correctly positioned, as 
described previously. 
In some markets, vehicles fitted with alloy 
wheels have one locking wheel nut fitted to 
each wheel. Refer to Locking wheel nuts later 
in this section before changing an alloy wheel. 
• Use the wheel brace to slacken the wheel 
nuts half a tum anti-clockwise. 
• Raise the vehicle until the tyre is clear of 
the ground, and remove the wheel nuts 
and wheel (DO NOT damage the surface of 
alloy wheels (if fitted) by placing them face 
down on the road). 
• On vehicles fitted with alloy wheels, use an 
approved anti-seize compound to treat the 
wheel mounting spigot to minimise the 
tendency for adhesion between the wheel 
and the spigot. Ensure that no oil or 
compound comes into contact with the 
brake components. If, due to an 
emergency situation, this treatment is not 
practicable; refit the spare wheel for the 
time being, but remove and treat the wheel 
at the earliest opportunity. 
• Fit the spare wheel and lightly tighten the 
wheel nuts, ensuring they are firmly 
seated. DO NOT fully tighten whilst the 
tyre is clear of the ground. 
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When fitting a wheel, ensure that the mating 
faces of the hub and wheel are clean and 
free from rust-an accumulation of dirt  or 
rust could cause the wheel nuts to become 
loose and result in an accident. 
• Lower the vehicle and remove the jack and 
wheel chock. 
• Fully tighten the wheel nuts. DO NOT 
OVERTIGHTEN by using foot pressure or 
extension bars on the wheel brace. as this 
could overstress the wheel studs. 
• REMEMBER to disengage the differential 
lock and change to H (high range) before 
driving. 
• Finally, check the tyre pressure and wheel 
nut torque at the earliest opportunity, see 
General data. 
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After wheel changing, always secure tools, 
chock, jack and spare wheel in their correct 
storage positions.  
						

							Wheel changing 
LOCKING WHEEL NUTS 
In some markets, vehicles fitted with alloy 
wheels are equipped with a locking wheel nut 
on each wheel. The locking wheel nut covers 
are visually very similar to standard wheel 
nuts but can be identified by a concave indent 
on the surface. The locking wheel nut and 
cover can only be removed using the special 
tools provided, as follows: 
• Push the extractor tool (1) firmly over the 
stainless steel nut cover (2). 
• Pull the extractor tool squarely away from 
the wheel to remove the nut cover and 
reveal the locking wheel nut (3). 
• Fit the metal key socket (4) securely over 
the locking wheel nut {3). 
• Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the key 
socket and unscrew the nut in the normal 
way. 
A code letter is stamped on the face of the key 
socket. Ensure the code letter is entered in the 
space provided on your Security Information 
card -you will need to quote this letter if 
replacement components are required. Keep 
the card in a safe place away from the vehicle. 
For security reasons, store the key socket and 
extractor tool out of sight, in a secure place in 
the vehicle. 
NOTE: If the extractor tool has been 
inadvertently pushed onto a standard wheel 
nut, it can be removed ONLY by first undoing 
and removing the nut; slide the wheel nut 
wrench down the centre of the extractor and 
onto the wheel nut. 
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							Wading plugs 
WADING PLUGS 
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For safety, DO NOT work underneath the 
vehicle unless it is safely parked with the 
wheels chocked, or is supported by heavy 
duty stands. 
NOTE: On some models, to access the 
wading plugs, it will be necessary to remove 
the front and rear engine undertray access 
panels -see Engine undertray, in the 
Workshop maintenance section of this 
handbook. 
Under severe wading conditions, the timing 
cover and flywheel housing must be sealed to 
prevent the ingress of mud and water. Fit the 
plugs, supplied in the tool kit, as illustrated. 
Remove the plugs immediately after wading. 
or periodically if the vehicle is required to do 
prolonged wading or very muddy work. 
Flywheel housing -300 TDi 
Engine front timing  cover-300 TDi 
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							Fuses 
Fuses are simple circuit breakers which 
pr otect electrical equipment by preventing the 
electrical circuit s from being overloaded. 
Always remove the starter key and switch off 
the affected circuit before removing a fuse. 
Press the fuse extractor (located on the inside 
of the main fuse box cover) onto the h ead of 
the fuse and pull to remove. Fit  a  new fuse of 
the same rating. If the replacement fuse fails 
immediately, contact your local Land Rover 
dealer and have the circuit  checked. 
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Fit  only  replacem ent fuses of the same 
rating  and type. Always  rectify the cause of 
a failure before  replacing  a fuse. Seek 
qualified assistance if necessary. 
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Fuses are colour coded to help identify their 
amperage. as follows: 
TAN 
BROWN 
RED 
BLUE 
YELLOW 
GREEN 
5 
7.5 
10 
15 
20 
30 (ai r condit ioned models 
only) 
The main fuse box is fitted in the centre o f the 
dashboard, in front  of the main gear lever. 
Remove the cover  by re leasing the fixing 
screws. 
A label in the fuse box cover shows the 
cir cuits protected, the fuse ratings and their 
locations. They are also li sted o n  th e following 
p
age.  
						

							Fuses 
MAIN FUSE BOX 
Fuse No. Value (amps) Electrical circuit 
15 Hazard warning lights 
2 20 Interior light, horn 
3 15 Wipers & washers -rear 
4 15 Wipers & washers -front 
5 15 Heater 
6 7.5 Rear fog guard lights 
7 5 Radio/cassette player 
8 . 15 Heated rear window 
9 10 Cigar lighter 
10 20 Alarm sounder 
11 7.5 Headlight-RH, dipped beam 
12 7.5 Headlight -LH, dipped beam 
13 7.5 Headlight-RH, main beam 
14 7.5 Headlight -LH, main beam 
15 5 Side lights -LH 
16 5 Side lights -RH 
17 15 Stop & reverse lights 
18 20 Air conditioning 
19 5 Air conditioning 
20 5 Alarm system 
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							Fuses 
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX 
A second fuse box, containing four main fuses 
is located on the left side of the engine 
compartment attached to the bulkhead. 
The circuits protected, their locations and 
their ratings will vary from model to model in 
the vehicle range. 
Fit only replacement fuses of the same 
rating and type. Always rectify the cause of 
a failure before replacing a fuse. Seek 
qualified assistance if necessaty.  
						

							Bulb replacement 
REPLACEMENT BULBS Watts 
Headlights ........................................................... 60/55 {Halogen H4) 
Front side lights ................................................... 5 
Side repeater lights .............................................. 5 
Stop lights ........................................................... 21 
High mounted stop light ...................................... 21 
Taillights ............................................................. 5 
Direction indicator lights ..................................... 21 
Number plate lights ............................................. 4 
Reversing lights ................................................... 21 
Rear fog guard lights ........................................... 21 
Interior lights ....................................................... 1 0 
NOTE: All bulbs must be rated at 7 2 volts. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
Before replacing a bulb, always switch off 
the starter switch and appropriate lighting 
switch to prevent any possibility of a 
short circuit. Only use new bulbs of the 
same type and with the same 
specification. 
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							Bulb replacement 
ST3547A 
HEADLIGHT UNIT 
light unit removal 
To replace the headlight bulb, remove the light 
unit as follows: 
• Remove the screws (1) retaining the side 
and direction indicator lights (2), release 
them forward and disconnect the plugs. 
• Remove the screws (3) and withdraw the 
plastic finisher. 
• Remove the headlight retaining screw (4), 
rotate the headlight clockwise to 
disengage and lift out the headlight. 
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							Bulb replacement 
Headlight bulb 
Disconnect the multi-plug (5) and remove the 
rubber cover. Unhook the spring clip and 
withdraw the bulb. 
Replace the bulb (the larger of the three tabs 
uppermost) and secure the spring clip. 
Replace the rubber cover, pressing the centre 
firmly to seal around the electrical contacts of 
the bulb, then refit the multi-plug. 
NOTE: Do not touch the bulb glass with your 
fingers. If necessary, clean the bulb with 
methylated spirits. 
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ALWAYS fit headlight bulbs and light  units 
with 
the same Wan value as the original 
specification 
(see Replacement bulbs). 
Fining a  higher  rated bulb may result in 
damage to the dim-dip system. 
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