Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Bulb replacement
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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. 

Bulb replacement
107 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.
WARNING
ALWAYS fit headlight bulbs and light...

Bulb replacement
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Side, tail, stop and direction indicator bulbs
Remove the retaining screws and withdraw
the unit.
Twist the lens anti-clockwise to release the
bulb unit.
Push and twist the bulb to remove.Side repeater light
Push the lens firmly to the right, lift the left
edge and withdraw the light unit from the
wing.
Twist the bulb holder to release and pull out
bulb. 

Bulb replacement
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Number plate lights
Remove the securing screw, remove the cover
and pull out bulb.
Reverse and rear fog guard lights
Remove the retaining screws and withdraw
the lens, then push and twist to release the
bulb.
Interior light
Prise the lens from the unit. Spread the bulb
holders to release the bulb. 

Bulb replacement
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Warning lights
Disconnect the battery (see Battery removal
and replacement).
Remove the screws (2) and withdraw the
warning light module from the instrument
panel.
Disconnect the appropriate multi-plug (3),
twist and pull out the bulb holder and pull out
bulb.
NOTE:Remember to reconnect the battery
after replacing a bulb.
Instrument illumination lights
Disconnect the battery (see Battery removal
and replacement).
Remove the four screws (2) and ease the
instrument panel out.
If...

Cleaning & vehicle care
111 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE
Wash your vehicle frequently using a sponge
and generous quantities of cold or lukewarm
water containing a car shampoo. Rinse and
dry off with a chamois leather.
·Do not use hot water!
·Do not use detergent soap products or
washing-up liquid!
During winter months when salt has been
used on the roads, use a hose to wash the
underside of the vehicle. Pay particular
attention to wheelarches and panel seams,
and to removing accumulations of mud.
Similarly,...

Cleaning & vehicle care
112 LOOKING AFTER THE INTERIOR
WARNING
DO NOT use water to clean the dashboard,
damage to the fuses and switches could
occur. Instead, clean sparingly with a damp
cloth and approved upholstery cleaner.
·Clean plastic-faced or cloth covered
surfaces with diluted upholstery cleaner.
·Steering wheel and trim features should
be cleaned with a damp cloth moistened
with undiluted upholstery cleaner. Leave
for five minutes, and then repeat the
operation using a clean cloth and water -...

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SECTION 5
Workshop maintenance
Section Contents Page
Workshop maintenance 115...........................
Engine oil renewal 119....................................
Engine oil filter renewal 120............................
Fuel filter renewal 121....................................
Fuel sedimenter cleaning 123.........................
Air cleaner element renewal 124.....................
Spark plug check/renewal 127........................
Ignition wiring & HT lead check 127...............
Distributor...

Workshop maintenance
115 WORKSHOP MAINTENANCE
This section covers workshop maintenance
for the V8 and Tdi engines only. Maintenance
of 4-cylinder petrol and diesel (non-turbo)
should be referred to a Land Rover dealer.
It is recommended that the maintenance
procedures covered in this section of the
handbook, should only be carried out by
qualified personnel in a fully equipped
workshop; preferably an authorised Land
Rover dealer. However, if the vehicle is being
operated in a remote area, where full...

Workshop maintenance
116 Emission control
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of
emission control equipment, designed to meet
specific territorial requirements.
You should be aware that unauthorised
replacement, modification or tampering with
this equipment by an owner or motor vehicle
repairer, may be unlawful and subject to legal
penalties.
In addition, engine settings must NOT be
tampered with. These have been established
to ensure that your vehicle complies with
stringent exhaust emission...