Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Aus Rover

							Wheel changing
96
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.
WARNING
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 particularly when removing
the spare wheel from its mounting position
on the bonnet or rear door. 
						

							Wheel changing
97
Operating the bottle jack
Slot the jack lever together, ensuring that the
spring clip protrudes from the engagement
slot where the two parts join (see inset). Close
the jack release valve by turning it fully
clockwise and insert the lever into the socket
where shown. Pump the lever up and down to
raise the jack.
To lower the jack, withdraw the lever and slot
the notched end over the the pegs on the
release valve. Slowly turn the release valve
anti-clockwise allowing the weight of the
vehicle to lower the jack.
WARNING
Ensure the jack is positioned on firm, level
ground.
DO NOT use the jack to raise the vehicle
until you have carefully read and understood
Positioning the jack later in this section. If
in doubt, consult your dealer.
Care must be taken to avoid accidental
contact with any underbody parts, especially
the hot exhaust system components, likely
to cause personal injury during raising or
lowering of the vehicle.
Ensure that the space under and around the
vehicle is free from obstruction as it is
lowered. 
						

							Wheel changing
98 Positioning the bottle jack
Always position the jack from the front or rear
of the vehicle directly in line with the jacking
points.
WARNING
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 or damage to the
vehicle could occur.
Front jacking point:
Position the jack so that, when raised, it
engages with the front axle casing
immediately below the coil spring. The jack
cradle must locate between the flange at the
end of the axle casing and the large bracket to
which the front suspension members are
mounted.
Rear jacking point:
Push the mud flap up over the tyre to allow
clear access (return it to its correct position
when the wheel change is complete). Position
the jack so that, when raised, it engages with
the rear axle casing immediately below the coil
spring and as close as possible to the shock
absorber mounting bracket.
Care of the jack
Occasionally, clean and grease the moving
parts (particularly the ram/pillar) to prevent
rust.
The bottle jack oil level should be checked at
normal servicing intervals and if necessary
topped up with an hydraulic oil with a
viscosity to BS 4231 grade 32 and ISO proof
32.
To avoid contamination, the bottle jack should
always be returned to its fully closed position
and must always be stowed upright. 
						

							Wheel changing
99
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 turn the handle
over to lower the jack.
WARNING
ENSURE that you are familiar with operating
the jack BEFORE using it to raise a vehicle.
ONLY jack the vehicle using the jack
location points or personal injury or damage
to the vehicle could occur.
DO NOT use the jack without the base fitted -
the vehicle would not be properly supported
and could cause personal injury.
ENSURE that the peg is FULLY engaged in
the jacking tube.
ENSURE that the pillar is vertical - NOT at an
angle. 
						

							Wheel changing
100 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.
·Use the wheel brace to slacken the wheel
nuts half a turn 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).
·Lightly oil or grease the wheel studs to
assist in wheel replacement, ensuring that
no oil or grease comes into contact with
the brake components.
·On vehicles fitted with alloy wheels, lightly
oil or grease (using an approved anti-seize
compound) 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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
After wheel changing, always secure tools,
chock, jack and spare wheel in their correct
storage positions. 
						

							Wading plugs
101 WADING PLUGS
Manual gearbox models are provided with
drain holes at the lowest point of the flywheel
housing (between engine and gearbox). In
addition, 300 Tdi models also have a drain
hole at the bottom of the engine timing cover.
These drain holes enable excess oil to drain
from the vehicle, thereby reducing the risk of
inadvertent damage to the clutch or camshaft
drive belt.
If the vehicle is to be used for wading, ensure
that wading plugs are fitted, where indicated,
to prevent the ingress of water or mud.
Remove the drain plugs immediately after
wading, or periodically, to enable oil or water
to drain from the housing. Wading plugs are
available from a Land Rover dealer.
WARNING
For safety, DO NOT work underneath the
vehicle unless it is safely parked with the
wheels chocked, or is supported by heavy
duty stands.
Flywheel housing - 300 TDi
Engine front timing cover - 300 TDi 
						

							Fuses
102 Fuses are simple circuit breakers which
protect electrical equipment by preventing the
electrical circuits 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 head 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.
WARNING
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 necessary.Fuses are colour coded to help identify their
amperage, as follows:
TAN 5
BROWN 7.5
RED 10
BLUE 15
YELLOW 20
GREEN 30 (air conditioned models
only)
The main fuse box is fitted in the centre of the
dashboard, in front of the main gear lever.
Remove the cover by releasing the fixing
screws.
A label in the fuse box cover shows the
circuits protected, the fuse colours and their
locations. They are also listed on the following
page. 
						

							Fuses
103 MAIN FUSE BOX
Fuse No. Value (amps) Electrical circuit
1 15 Hazard warning lights
2 20 Interior light, horn
3 15 Wipers & washers - rear
4 10 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 - -
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 - - 
						

							Fuses
104
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.
WARNING
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 necessary. 
						

							Bulb replacement
105 REPLACEMENT BULBS Watts
Headlights 60/55 (Halogen H4)...........................................................
Front side lights 5...................................................
Side repeater lights 5..............................................
Stop lights 21...........................................................
Tail lights 5.............................................................
Direction indicator lights 21.....................................
Number plate lights 4.............................................
Reversing lights 21...................................................
Rear fog guard lights 21...........................................
Interior lights 10.......................................................
NOTE:All bulbs must be rated at 12 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.