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							Air Cleaner
191
A ir Clea ne rAIR CLEANER ELEMENT RENEWAL
Renewing the air cleaner element at the 
recommended service intervals (see your 
Passport to Service book), is extremely 
important. However, to maintain optimum 
engine performance under dusty operating 
conditions, more frequent renewal will be 
required. Consult your Land Rover retailer for 
guidance.
Removing the engine cover
1.Loosen the clip and disconnect the fresh 
air intake hose from the side of the engine 
cover (see left inset to illustration).
2.Loosen the clip and disconnect the air 
intake and bypass hose from the throttle 
body (see right inset to illustration).
3.Release the two turnbuckle fastenings that 
secure the front of the engine cover.
4.Release the retaining strap at the rear of 
the engine cover and remove the cover.Renewing the air cleaner element
With the engine cover turned upside down, 
remove the screws securing the heatshield to 
the underside of the engine cover. This will 
provide access to the air cleaner cartridge.
Remove the two screws securing the air cleaner 
cartridge to the engine cover, then release the 
cartridge and remove the air cleaner element.
Before fitting a new element, clean the inside of 
the air cleaner cartridge.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Always fit a new air filter element. Under 
no circumstances should a contaminated 
element be cleaned and used again.
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							Spark Plugs
192
Sp ark Plu gsSPARK PLUG REMOVE & REFIT
WARNING
Do not attempt to touch any of the electrical 
cables or connections whilst the engine is 
running. The voltages generated by the 
ignition system can cause serious injuries, 
and in some cases, death.
Spark plug removal
1.Disconnect the battery earth cable.
2.Remove the engine acoustic cover, see 
‘Removing the engine cover’, page 191.
3.Carefully noting the relative fitting 
positions, release the locking clips and 
remove the multiplugs from the plug top 
coils.4.Remove the six bolts securing the plug top 
coils to the camshaft covers and remove 
the coils.
5.Using a suitable spark plug wrench, 
remove the spark plugs from both cylinder 
heads.
Refitting the plugs
When refitting take care not to cross-thread the 
spark plugs as costly damage to the cylinder 
head will occur.
Fit only plugs of the type recommended by 
Land Rover see‘ENGINE’, page 260, and tighten 
to a torque of 18 lbf ft (25 Nm). Please note that 
fitting incorrect grades of plug may lead to 
engine failure and serious damage.
Refitting the plug top coils
1.Refit the plug top coils to the spark plugs.
2.Refit the bolts securing the plug top coils 
to the camshaft covers and tighten to a 
torque of 6.5 lbf ft (9 Nm).
3.Reconnect the multiplugs to the plug top 
coils and secure with the locking clips.
4.Refit the engine cover.
5.Reconnect the battery earth cable.
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							Cooling System
193
C ooling Sys te mCOOLANT CHECK & TOP-UP
WARNING
NEVER remove the filler cap when the engine 
is hot -escaping steam or scalding water 
could cause serious personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the 
pressure to escape before removing 
completely.
NEVER run the engine without coolant.
Anti-freeze will damage painted surfaces; 
soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth 
immediately and wash the area with a 
mixture of car shampoo and water.
NEVER top-up with salt water. When 
travelling in territories where the water 
supply contains salt, always ensure you carry 
a supply of fresh (rain or distilled) water.
Avoid spilling anti-freeze onto a hot engine - 
a fire may result.
The coolant level in the expansion tank should 
be checked at least weekly (more frequently in 
high mileage or arduous operating conditions). 
Always check the level WHEN THE SYSTEM IS 
COLD and with the vehicle resting on level 
ground.
If it is necessary to remove the filler cap before 
the system has fully cooled, loosen the cap 
slowly, allowing the air pressure to escape 
gradually.Top-up with a 50% mixture of anti-freeze and 
water so that the surface of the coolant is level 
with the MAX indicator on the side of the tank. 
See ‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, page 257.
Ensure the cap is tightened fully after top-up is 
completed. The cap has a distinctive ratchet 
click, tighten until three clicks are heard.
If the coolant level has fallen appreciably, 
suspect leakage or overheating and arrange for 
your Retailer to examine the vehicle. 
NOTE: DO NOT add rust inhibitors or other 
additives to the coolant - these may not be 
compatible with the coolant or engine 
components.
If the cooling system is to be topped-up before 
the vehicle is left unused over the winter, mix 
the anti-freeze and water together thoroughly 
BEFORE adding it to the cooling system.
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							Cooling System
194
ANTI-FREEZE
WARNING
Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if 
swallowed - keep containers sealed and out 
of the reach of children. If accidental 
consumption is suspected, seek medical 
attention immediately.
Prevent anti-freeze coming in contact with the 
skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse immediately 
with plenty of water.
Anti-freeze contains important corrosion 
inhibitors. The anti-freeze content of the 
coolant must be maintained at 50% ± 5% all 
year round (not just in cold conditions). To 
ensure that the anti-corrosion properties of the 
coolant are retained, the anti-freeze content 
should be checked once a year (regardless of 
mileage) and completely renewed every 3 years 
or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever is the 
sooner. Failure to do so may cause corrosion of 
the radiator and engine components.
The specific gravity of a 50% anti-freeze 
solution at 68
oF (20oC) is 1.075 and protects 
against freezing down to -33oF (-36oC).Coolant specification
See ‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, page 257. 
In an emergency - and only if this type of 
anti-freeze is unavailable - top-up the cooling 
system with clean water, but be aware of the 
resultant reduction in freezing protection. DO 
NOT top-up or refill with conventional 
anti-freeze formulations. If in doubt consult a 
Land Rover Retailer. 
						

							Brakes
195
B ra kesBRAKE FLUID
WARNING
Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep containers 
sealed and out of the reach of children. If 
accidental consumption of fluid is suspected, 
seek medical attention immediately.
If brake fluid should come into contact with 
the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with 
plenty of water.
Take care not to spill fluid onto a hot engine - 
a fire may result.
DO NOT drive the vehicle with the fluid level 
below the ‘MIN’ mark.
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces; 
soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth 
immediately and wash the area with a 
mixture of car shampoo and water.
NOTE: Brake fluid must be completely renewed 
every 36,000 miles (60,000 km) or 36 months, 
whichever is the sooner.Check
The fluid level may fall slightly during normal 
use as a result of brake pad wear but should not 
be allowed to fall below the MIN mark. If there 
is any appreciable drop in level over a short 
period, consult your Retailer. DO NOT drive if 
the fluid level is below the minimum mark on 
the reservoir.
WARNING
Contact your Retailer immediately if brake 
pedal travel is unusually long or if there is any 
appreciable drop in brake fluid level.
With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid 
level at least every week (more frequently in 
high mileage or arduous operating conditions). 
Check the level visually through the side of the 
transparent reservoir without removing the 
filler cap.
Brake fluid specification
See ‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, page 257. 
						

							Brakes
196
Top-up
Wipe the filler cap clean before removing, to 
prevent dirt from entering the reservoir. 
Unscrew the cap and top-up the reservoir to the 
MAX mark using a recommended fluid.
Use only new fluid from an airtight container 
(old fluid from opened containers or fluid 
previously bled from the system will have 
absorbed moisture, which will adversely affect 
performance, and must NOT be used). DO NOT 
OVERFILL.
MIN
MAX
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							Power Steering
197
Power SteeringPOWER STEERING FLUID
WARNING
Power steering fluid is highly toxic - keep 
containers sealed and out of reach of 
children. If accidental consumption of fluid is 
suspected, seek medical attention 
immediately.
If power steering fluid should come into 
contact with the skin or eyes, rinse 
immediately with plenty of water.
Power steering fluid will damage painted 
surfaces. Soak up any spillage with an 
absorbent cloth immediately and wash the 
area with a mixture of car shampoo and 
water.
Take care not to spill power steering fluid 
onto a hot engine - a fire may result. Wipe up 
any spillage immediately.
Check and Top-up
Check and top-up the fluid level ONLY when the 
engine is cold. You should also ensure that the 
front wheels are in the straight ahead position 
before stopping the engine and checking the 
fluid level.
Check the fluid level against the marks on the 
side of the reservoir.
If more fluid is needed, first wipe the filler cap 
clean to prevent dirt from entering the 
reservoir, then twist the cap a quarter turn 
anti-clockwise and pull to remove. 
Top up the reservoir to the upper level mark 
using a recommended fluid. DO NOT 
OVERFILL.Emergency operation
Any large or sudden drop in the fluid level must 
be investigated by a Land Rover Retailer.
If it can be established that fluid loss is slow, 
then the reservoir may be topped-up to the 
upper level mark to enable the vehicle to be 
driven to the nearest Land Rover Retailer for 
examination. 
If the fluid level has dropped below the lower 
level mark, top-up the reservoir before starting 
the engine, or damage to the steering pump 
could result.
Fluid specification
See ‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, page 257.
Oils manufactured to the specifications shown 
on page 245, are suitable for use in 
temperatures between -4
oF to + 86oF (-20°C to 
+30°C) (if climatic temperature falls outside 
these limits, seek advice from your Retailer).
NOTE: The colour of commercially available 
fluids may differ from that of the power steering 
fluid used to fill the system during manufacture. 
This is not cause for concern.
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							Washers
198
WashersWINDSHIELD WASHERS
Fluid top-up
The windshield washer reservoir supplies both 
front and rear screen washer jets.
Check the reservoir level at least every week 
and to prevent freezing in cold weather, top-up 
with a mixture of water and a recommended 
Windshield-wash.
Preferably mix the recommended quantities of 
water and windshield-wash in a separate 
container before topping-up the system, and 
always follow the instructions on the 
windshield-wash container.WARNING
Some windshield-wash products are 
inflammable, particularly if high or undiluted 
concentrations are exposed to sparking. DO 
NOT allow windshield-wash to come into 
contact with naked flames or sources of 
ignition.
Body panels may suffer discoloration as a 
result of windshield-wash spillage.Take care 
to avoid spillage, particularly if an undiluted 
or high concentration of windshield-wash is 
being used. If spillage occurs, wash the 
affected area immediately with water.
DO NOT use an anti-freeze or vinegar/water 
solution in the washer reservoir - anti-freeze 
will damage painted surfaces, while vinegar 
can damage the windshield washer pump.
Washer jets
Operate the washer switches periodically to 
check that the nozzles are clear and properly 
directed.
The windshield washer jets are set during 
manufacture and should not need adjusting. 
However, if adjustment is ever necessary, insert 
a needle into the jet orifice and lever gently to 
position each jet so that the spray is directed 
towards the centre of the windshield.
Should a windshield washer jet become 
obstructed, insert a needle or thin strand of wire 
into the orifice to clear the blockage.
NOTE: The rear window washer jet is integral 
with the wiper arm and requires no adjustment.
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							Wiper Blades
199
Wiper BladesWIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
Front wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 
With the blade at 90
0 to the arm as shown, 
disconnect the blade by pushing in the locking 
tab (1) and sliding the blade (2) down the arm 
(3).
Fitting a replacement blade is a reversal of this 
process; position the new blade assembly on 
the wiper arm and slide the blade fully towards 
the hooked end of the arm until it locks in place. 
Check that the blade is securely locked before 
returning the wiper assembly to the windshield.Only fit replacement wiper blades that are 
identical to the original specification.
Rear wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm away from the rear window, 
as far as the spare wheel carrier will allow. Pivot 
the blade assembly away from the arm (as 
arrowed), levering against resistance, until the 
two retaining lugs detach from their slots at the 
end of the arm. Carefully replace the arm to its 
stowed position.
To replace, position the wiper arm into the 
aperture in the middle of the blade assembly, 
line up the retaining lugs with the 
corresponding slots in the wiper arm and push 
firmly into position until the blade clips into 
place.
IMPORTANT
•Grease, silicone and petrol based 
products impair the blades wiping 
capability. Wash the wiper blades in 
warm soapy water and periodically 
check their condition.
•If signs of hardness or cracking in the 
rubber are found, or if the wipers leave 
streaks or unwiped areas on the 
windshield during use, then the wiper 
blades should be replaced.
•Clean the windshield regularly with an 
approved glass cleaner and ensure the 
screen is thoroughly cleaned before 
fitting replacement wiper blades.
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							Battery
200
BatteryBATTERY SAFETY
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when working 
around batteries.
Batteries contain sulphuric acid, which is 
both corrosive and poisonous. If spillage 
occurs:
•On clothing or the skin - remove any 
contaminated clothing immediately, flush 
the skin with large amounts of water, and 
seek medical attention urgently.
•In the eyes - flush with clean water 
immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek 
medical attention urgently.
•Swallowing battery acid can be fatal 
unless IMMEDIATE action is taken - seek 
medical attention urgently.
During normal operation batteries emit 
explosive hydrogen gas - ensure sparks and 
naked lights are kept away from the engine 
compartment.
For your safety, remove all metal wrist bands 
and jewellery before working in the engine 
compartment and NEVER allow the battery 
terminals or vehicle leads to make contact 
with tools or metal parts of the vehicle.
Battery posts, terminals and related 
accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery is designed to be maintenance free, 
so topping-up is unnecessary. On the top of the 
battery there is a battery condition indicator 
(arrowed in illustration). Examine the indicator 
periodically to check the batterys condition. 
When the indicator shows:
•GREEN - the battery is in a good state of 
charge.
•DARK (turning to black) - the battery needs 
charging.
•CLEAR (or light yellow) - the battery must 
be replaced. Do not charge the battery or 
push start the vehicle in this condition.
NOTE: If necessary, clean the battery top to 
ensure a clear view. Use a flashlight if natural 
light is poor.
If the indicator shows clear or yellow, tap the 
indicator with the handle of a screwdriver to 
disperse any air bubbles. If the colour is 
unchanged, the battery must be replaced.
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