Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Supplement Rover Manual

86 - ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
Page
REPAIR
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS 1............................................................................
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1.................................................................................
CENTRE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP 2............................................................
RADIO SPEAKER - REAR 2...................................................................................
ALTERNATOR...

ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
The following guidelines are intended to ensure the
safety of the operator whilst preventing damage to
electrical and electronic components fitted to the
vehicle.
Polarity
Never reverse connect the vehicle battery and always
observe the correct polarity when connecting test
equipment.
High voltage circuits
WARNING: Before commencing work on
an ignition system, all high tension
terminals, adaptors and diagnostic
equipment for testing should be inspected to
ensure...

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REPAIR CENTRE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
Service repair no - 86.41.32
Remove
1.Remove 2 screws and remove stop lamp cover.
2.Disconnect Lucars from bulb holder.
3.Unscrew 2 nuts and remove lamp unit from fixing
studs and rubber gasket.
4.Remove gasket.
Refit
5.Position gasket and stop lamp. Secure with two
nuts.
6.Connect Lukars to bulb holder.
7.Position cover and secure with screws.RADIO SPEAKER - REAR
Service repair no - 86.50.12
Remove
1.Raise rear seat cushion and fit stowage strap....

ELECTRICAL
3
REPAIR ALTERNATOR
Service repair no - 86.10.02
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove drive belt.
See Auxiliary drive belt
3.Remove cover from rear of alterator.
4.Disconnect Lucar from rear of alterator and
collect cover.
5.Remove 2 nuts securing leads to rear of
alterator.
6.Disconnect leads from rear of alterator.
7.Remove 2 bolts securing generator to mounting
bracket and collect nuts.
8.Remove alterator.Refit
9.Fit alterator to mounting bracket.
10.Fit bolts and tighten...

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REPAIR AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT
Service repair no - 86.10.03
Remove
1.Remove viscous coupling.
See COOLING
SYSTEM, Repair, viscous coupling
2.Release drive belt tension by turning tensioner
clockwise.
3.With tension released, remove belt from
alternator pulley.
4.Remove drive belt.
NOTE: If belt is to be refitted, mark
direction of rotation.
Refit
5.Clean drive belt pulley grooves and inspect for
damage.
6.Fit belt to pulleys.
7.Turn drive belt tensioner clockwise and fit belt to
alternator...

ELECTRICAL
5
REPAIR STARTER MOTOR
Service repair no - 86.60.01
1.Position vehicle on ramp.
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Remove RH front heated oxygen sensor.
See
FUEL SYSTEM, Repair, heated oxygen
sensor (H02s)
4.Remove front bolt and loosen rear bolt securing
catalyst heat shield. Lower front edge of heat
shield.
5.Remove bolt securing starter motor heat shield
to RH engine mounting bracket.
6.Release heat shield clip from starter motor
solenoid and move aside for access.
7.Lower ramp....

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REPAIR RADIO
Service repair no - 86.50.03
Remove
1.Using toolSMD 4091release radio from cage.
2.Disconnect coaxial cable from radio.
3.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from radio.
4.Remove radio from fascia.
Refit
5.Position radio to fascia and connect multiplugs.
6.Connect coaxial cable to radio.
7.Secure radio in cage. 

88 - INSTRUMENTS
CONTENTS
Page
REPAIR
INSTRUMENT PANEL 1.........................................................................................
SPEEDOMETER 1..................................................................................................
TACHOMETER 2....................................................................................................
FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES 3...............................................................