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LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER

WHEEL ARCH PROTECTION - 90

VPLEP0381 / VPLEP0382 / VPLEP0547

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 20-23MY Part Number 24MY- Part Number
Wheel Arch Protection (ROW Market) VPLEP0381
Wheel Arch Protection (NAS Market) VPLEP0382 VPLEP0547

Wheel Arch Protection (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • NAS Market kit - VPLEP0547 will only install to Defender 90 NAS Market 2024 model year onwards. While the older VPLEP0382 Kit will only install to 2020 to 2023MY vehicles only.
  • Inspect contents of the kit with the images below. The cleaner sachets and promoter pens are attached to the card dividers. Make sure these are removed before the packaging is discarded.

Warnings / Cautions / Notes

CAUTION
  • Protect the surrounding paintwork and trim to avoid damage.
  • If protective wax has been applied to the vehicle it must be thoroughly removed before starting this procedure.
  • 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.
  • Make sure the vehicle and parts being installed are at the correct temperature. In hot climate countries the panel temperatures could be greater than 40°C if the vehicle is left in the sun. Move the vehicle into the workshop and allow 2 hours to reach workshop temperatures before installing the accessories. Use infa-red thermometer JLR-60051001 to inspect the vehicle panel temperature is in the correct range before installing the accessory.
Fitting Instruction
NOTE
  • Left side of vehicle shown in these instructions. Right side is similar. Install one side of vehicle only before installing the other side of the vehicle.
1

If you are ONLY replacing an existing installed Wheel Arch Protection panel see the following links. If not proceed to next step.

  • Defender 90 For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Wheel Arch Protection - Replacement - [+] 90 (102-03)
  • Defender 110/130 For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Wheel Arch Protection - Replacement - [+] 110/[+] 130 (102-03)
2
NOTE
  • Note if the part is for the left or right side of the vehicle by observing the marking on the flip side.

Inspect all of the clips shown are present and seated correctly on the wheel arch protection panels. Replace any missing clips before installation.

3
CAUTION
  • Remove any remaining clips left in the vehicle body.

Using a plastic trim tool remove the front wheel arch trim. If you are removing a front wheel arch with a side marker lamp disconnect while removing the wheel arch.

4
NOTE
  • Inspect clips, replace if broken.

 

  1. Open the rear door.
  2. Remove rear fender moulding.
5
CAUTION
  • Remove any remaining clips left in the vehicle body.

Using a plastic trim tool remove the rear wheel arch trim. If you are removing a rear wheel arch with a side marker lamp disconnect while removing the wheel arch.

6
NOTE
  • The clips must not engage into the body at this stage.
  • Use suitable tape to hold the wheel arch protector against the body.

Offer up the front wheel arch protector (A) for masking purposes only.

7

 

  1. Apply suitable tape to mask the top edge of the front wheel arch protector on the vehicle body.
  2. Remove the front wheel arch protector.
8
NOTE
  • The clips must not engage into the body at this stage.
  • Use suitable tape to hold the wheel arch protector against the body.

Offer up the rear wheel arch protector (B) for masking purposes only.

9

 

  1. Apply suitable tape to mask the top edge of the rear wheel arch protector on the vehicle body.
  2. Remove the rear wheel arch protector.
10
CAUTION
  • Use one cleaner sachet for each wheel arch. When the cleaner sachet is opened, use it promptly on the corner you are working on. It will dry out if left too long.
NOTE
  • Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment when using cleaner or adhesion promoter in the following steps.

 

  1. Using the cleaner sachet supplied in the kit, clean a 20mm strip on the vehicle body from the lower edge of the tape on both front and rear wheel arches.
  2. Allow a minimum of 2 minutes for drying before proceeding to next step.
11
CAUTION
  • Use one promoter pen for each side of the vehicle. When the promoter pen is opened, use it promptly. It will dry out if left too long.
NOTE
  • To activate the adhesion promoter, hold the tube between your finger and thumb, squeeze the middle of the tube until you here a crack noise, shake the tube gently and the fluid will flow to the tip.

 

  1. Using the adhesion promoter supplied in the kit, wipe a 20mm strip on the vehicle body from the lower edge of the tape on both front and rear wheel arches.
  2. Allow for a minimum of 5 minutes for drying before proceeding to next step. In this time remove all masking tape from the vehicle.
12
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to North American market vehicles.

Connect the vehicle electrical connector to the front wheel arch protector indicator lamp.

  • Install the front wheel arch protector (A) to the vehicle as shown in step 13.
13

Install the front wheel arch protector (A).

  1. Install the lower tabs into the vehicle body trim.
  2. Push the fixings into the vehicle body.
14
NOTE
  • Firmly push the top of the wheel arch protector along its length to make sure there is good adhesion to the fender.
  • Make sure the wheel arch protector is flush against the fender.
  • If the backing for the adhesion strip snaps and it cannot be accessed, then peel away the backing from the adhesion strip by starting from the other end.

While applying pressure to the wheel arch protector, peel away the backing from the adhesion strip.

15

Using a lint free cloth, apply pressure to the surface of the wheel arch protector in the area of the adhesive tape.

16
NOTE
  • When installing the new wheel arch protection is designed to not sit flush with existing trim and will have an over hang on the front and rear.

Visually inspect the front wheel arch protector.

17

Visually inspect the front wheel arch protector, making sure there are no gaps to the vehicle body. If any gap is visible, apply more pressure until the wheel arch protector adheres.

18
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to North American market.

Connect the vehicle electrical connector to the rear wheel arch protector indicator lamp.

  • Install the rear wheel arch protector (B) to the vehicle as shown in step 19.
19

Install the rear wheel arch protector (B).

  1. Install the lower tab into the vehicle body trim.
  2. Push the fixings into the vehicle body.
20

 

  1. Install rear fender moulding.
  2. Close the rear door.
21
NOTE
  • Firmly push the top of the wheel arch protector along its length to make sure there is good adhesion to the body.
  • Make sure the wheel arch protector is flush against the body.
  • If the backing for the adhesion strip snaps and it cannot be accessed, then peel away the backing from the adhesion strip by starting from the other end.

While applying pressure to the wheel arch protector, peel away the backing from the adhesion strip.

22

Using a lint free cloth, apply pressure to the surface of the wheel arch protector in the area of the adhesive tape.

23
NOTE
  • When installing the new wheel arch protection is designed to not sit flush with existing trim and will have an over hang on the front and rear.

Visually inspect the rear wheel arch protector.

24

Visually inspect the rear wheel arch protector, making sure there are no gaps to the vehicle body. If any gap is visible, apply more pressure until the wheel arch protector adheres.

25
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to North American market vehicle.

Inspect the functionality of the side marker lamps. Turn on the Parking Lamps / Low Beam and visually confirm all 4 side marker lamps are working.

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