LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER

MUD FLAPS - FRONT

VPLEP0387 / VPLEP0389 / VPLEXCLEXT01 / VPLEXCLEXT03

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the instructions carefully prior to ordering and installation to make sure this accessory is applicable to your variant of vehicle. Comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
Accessory Kits Part Number
Front Mudflaps - Standard (without extra clips) VPLEP0389
Front Mudflaps - Classic (without extra clips) VPLEP0387
Front Mudflaps - Standard (with extra clips) VPLEXCLEXT03
Front Mudflaps - Classic (with extra clips) VPLEXCLEXT01

Front Mudflaps (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • In kits VPLEP0389 and VPLEP0389 extra trim clips (I) are required due to possible clip breakages when removing the front fender moulding. See below parts table for replacement service part number.
Bill Of Materials Replacement Service Part Number
(A) Front Mudflaps Available in complete kit only
(B) Templates Available in complete kit only
(C) Brackets Available in complete kit only
(D)Small Washer - M6 Available in complete kit only
(E) Fixing - M6 Available in complete kit only
(F) Fixing - M6x20 Available in complete kit only
(G) Stepped Washer - M6.5 Available in complete kit only
(H) Large Washer - M6 Available in complete kit only
(I) Trim clips LR112137

Warnings / Cautions / Notes

WARNING
  • Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment when drilling.
CAUTION
  • Make sure to protect the paintwork.
  • Any claims due to improper torque assembly will be rejected.
  • Tightening the fixing studs above the specified torque level will result in joint failure / stud breaking.
  • Use the Jaguar Land Rover approved torque wrenches to achieve the required torque. Make sure the front mudflaps do not distort as you tighten the fixings.
  • If protective wax has been applied to the vehicle it must be thoroughly removed before starting this procedure.
NOTE
  • The vehicle must be clean, dry and at workshop temperature. Vehicles moved into the workshop from cold or wet conditions should be dried and left to stand for a minimum of 2 hours.

Tooling

Tooling
Trim clip removal tool
Ruler
Sharp pick (for position marking)
Drill (Ø9mm, Ø10mm))
Masking tape
File or de-burring tool
Torque Wrench/Screw Driver (range up to 5Nm). Recommended GE5.3: 1/4 dr torque screwdriver for 56 - 451 N/cm (0.56 - 4.5 Nm)
Scissors
Paint markers for metal
Fitting Instruction
NOTE
  • This procedure contains illustrations for left side of vehicle, right side is similar. Repeat steps for right side.
  • These instructions show the installation of the standard mudflaps. Classic mudflaps are installed exactly the same way.
  • To provide extra clarity the wheels are not shown in the illustrations. This procedure can be completed out without removing the front wheels.
1
WARNING
  • Make sure that the vehicle is stable before completing any work.
  • If a suitable 2 pillar lift is not available then refer to the wheel changing section of the owner's handbook.

Position the front wheel to get access to front wheel arch liner area (see image below). Then raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 pillar lift.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
2

Remove x4 clips on front wheel arch liner. Then move aside to gain access behind.

3
NOTE
  • If the top x2 clips are damaged when removed and you do not have any spare then order new clips (LR112137).

Remove the front fender moulding by pulling it away from the vehicle attached by x4 clips and remove clips from the front fender moulding or the vehicle if not attached to the front fender moulding. When removed clean the part in preparation for marking and drilling.

4
CAUTION
  • If the supplied templates (B) is damaged, replacement template can be found in the links below. The template must be printed at 100% and not 'Print to page size'. Use the scale to inspect the size is correct when printed.

Use scissors to cut out the supplied templates (B). Follow the cut guide lines exactly.

5
CAUTION
  • If the template is positioned incorrectly then the holes will be drilled at the wrong locations.

Locate and secure the template (B) to the front fender moulding as illustrated. Make sure the template is positioned at the start of the radius edge of the front fender moulding.

  1. Make sure the template is correctly positioned on the front fender moulding as arrowed in the illustration.
  2. Make sure the template folds around the lower part of the front fender moulding as illustrated.
  3. Use suitable tape to secure the template at the illustrated position.
6
CAUTION
  • Take care to mark the hole positions accurately.

Mark x3 positions on the front fender moulding. Use the template to identify where to mark the hole positions.

7
CAUTION
  • Take care to avoid damaging clip features on the rear surface when drilling.

Drill holes exactly at the marked positions.

  1. Drill 1 hole using 9mm drill bit.
  2. Drill 2 holes using 9mm drill bit.
8

Remove template and use a suitable file to remove any remaining plastic within the hole and the slot so they have clean edges. Then clean the front fender moulding.

9

While off the vehicle install the front mudflap (A) to the pre drilled front fender moulding with x2 fixings (E) and x4 washers (D).

  1. Install the lower fixings first.
  2. Install the upper fixings second.
  3. Using a suitable hand torque wrench, tighten the fixing to the required torque. Apply a paint mark (white/yellow) on the stud, fixing and washer when the correct torque is reached.
    1. Torque: 2.5Nm.
10
CAUTION
  • Make sure the clips are pushed in sufficiently so they are fully engaged. Do not use force on the cladding to engage the clips. Do not hit the side of the cladding to engage the clips.
NOTE
  • If the top x2 clips are damaged then order the appropriate quantity of replacement clips (LR112137).

Install the front fender moulding, with the front mudflap attached, to the vehicle.

  1. Adjust the x2 bottom clips to the correct gap as illustrated.
  2. Install x2 lower clips remove in step 3.
  3. Install x2 upper clips (I).
  4. Install the front fender moulding, with the front mudflap attached.
  5. Visually inspect the top clip, that is closest to the wheel, to make sure the clip is fully engaged.
  6. Make sure the fender moulding is correctly aligned to the surrounding bodywork.
11

Inspect the alignment at the arrowed locations. Make sure there is no more than a 1mm gap between the front mudflap and the front fender moulding.

12
CAUTION
  • Take care to mark the hole position accurately.

Use the front mudflap as a guide to carefully mark the hole position on the sill as illustrated.

13

Carefully move aside the front mudflap and drill a hole at the marked position on the sill.

  • 10mm drill bit.
14

Install the bracket (C) between the rocker panel and the sill bracket, lining up the bracket end hole with the hole you have just drilled. Make sure the lip of the bracket is facing towards the front of the vehicle.

15

Inspect to make sure the metal bracket is correctly positioned. The metal bracket should be in line with the vehicle bracket as illustrated. Continue to inspect this alignment has not moved throughout the rest of the installation.

16
NOTE
  • Complete step 'ONLY' if installing front classic mudflaps - VPLEP0387 or VPLEXCLEXT01.

To avoid scratching the mudflaps on installation make sure masking tape is applied below the arrowed holes where the x2 fixings (F) will be installed in the next step.

17
CAUTION
  • Make sure the front mudflaps do not distort as you tighten the fixings.
NOTE
  • If installing front classic mudflaps - VPLEP0387 or VPLEXCLEXT01 then the mudflap will need to be pulled away from the fixing holes in order to insert the fixings (F) and the washers (G). The front classic mudflap needs to be flexed back considerably to allow the fixings (F) and the washers (G) to be inserted.
  • Discard any spare fixings.

Install the front mudflap. Install the 2 sets of fixings in the order as specified. Torque: 2.5Nm

  1. Install the outboard set of fixings.
  2. Install the inboard set of fixings.
  3. Remove any masking tape.
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NOTE
  • Make sure that the retaining clips are correctly installed.

Move the front wheel arch liner back into position and install x4 clips.

19

Do a final inspection to make sure the metal bracket is correctly positioned. The metal bracket should be hidden under the front wheel arch liner and not protruding out.

20

Lower vehicle on ramp and do a final inspection of the installed front mudflaps to make sure they are secure.

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