LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

VEHICLE :
PART NO :
KEYWORD :

LAND ROVER

DISCOVERY

SIDE PROTECTION TUBES

VPLRP0270 / VPLGP0338 / VPLRP0487

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Accessories which are not properly fitted can be dangerous. Read the instructions carefully prior to fitting. When fitting, comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
NOTE
  • Left side illustrations shown. Right side is similar.
  • Spacer kit 'VPLRP0487' is only applicable to 21MY vehicles.
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1

Raise vehicle on post ramp.

2

Remove the rear rocker panel moulding on both sides of vehicle. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08)

3

Remove (x16) fixings to remove right side underbody shield.

4

Remove (x16) fixings to remove left side underbody shield.

5

Remove (x3) fixings to remove rear brace bracket. Repeat on other side of vehicle.

Fitting Instruction
1

Using a suitable tool, cut the underbody shield trims as illustrated.

  1. Cut these parts out first.
  2. This section is very small and may or may not need removing. You can decide to cut this section out when you install this trim. It may interfere with the front side tube mounting brackets (A2) and (B2).
2

Cutting foam pad (F).

  1. Cut and discard the highlighted section as illustrated.
  2. Remove and discard the adhesive backing from the foam pad.
3

Install the foam pad to the rear right mounting bracket (B1) only. This is not required on (A1).

4
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install both rear side tube mounting brackets (A1 and B1). Brackets are labelled in the casting to help installation.

5
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install both front side tube mounting brackets (A2 and B2) with the spacer kit (E). (Note orientation of spacer blocks (E).

6
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install both side protection tubes (A) and (B).

7

When you are happy that everything fits correctly proceed to tighten fixings on both rear side tube mounting brackets.

  • Torque: 48 Nm.
8

Tighten fixings on both front side tube mounting brackets.

  • Torque: 48 Nm.
9

Tighten fixings on both side protection tubes.

  • Torque: 9 Nm.
10

Reinstall (x16) fixings to install right side underbody shield.

11

Reinstall (x16) fixings to install left side underbody shield.

12

Install rear rocker panel moulding on both sides of vehicle. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08)

13
CAUTION
  • Side protection tubes are not for standing on.

Installed side protection tubes.

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