Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Rover

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
119
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.
High mounted stop light
Remove the screws from the cover, withdraw
the cover and twist to remove the bulb holder.
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
121 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE
Wash your vehicle frequently using a clean,
grit free 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...

Cleaning & vehicle care
122 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 125...........................
Engine undertray 129.....................................
Engine oil renewal 132....................................
Engine oil filter renewal 133............................
Fuel filter renewal 134....................................
Fuel sedimenter cleaning 136.........................
Air cleaner element renewal 137.....................
Spark plug check/renewal 140...........................

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Workshop maintenance
125 WORKSHOP MAINTENANCE
This section covers workshop maintenance
for the V8 and Tdi engines only. Maintenance
of 4-cylinder petrol models 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 facilities...

Workshop maintenance
126 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...

Workshop maintenance
127 SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
Whenever you carry out maintenance on
your vehicle, the following safety
precautions should be observed at all times.
·ALWAYS keep hands, tools and items of
clothing clear of all drive belts and pulleys
whilst they are in operation.
·DO NOT touch exhaust or cooling system
components until they are cool.
·DO NOT touch electrical leads or
components with the starter switch turned
on.
·NEVER leave the engine running in an
unventilated area; exhaust gases are...