Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Rover

Wheel changing
108
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...

Wheel changing
109 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 turn anti-clockwise.
·Raise the...

Wheel changing
110 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 toolsquarelyaway from
the wheel to...

Wading plugs
111 WADING PLUGS
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.
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....

Fuses
112 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...

Fuses
113 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 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...

Fuses
114
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
115 REPLACEMENT BULBS Watts
Headlights 60/55 (Halogen H4)...........................................................
Front side lights 5...................................................
Side repeater lights 5..............................................
Stop lights 21...........................................................
High mounted stop light 21......................................
Tail lights 5.............................................................
Direction indicator...

Bulb replacement
116
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
117 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...