Inspect which type of roof rail you have by comparing with the roof rail illustration above. 'Roof Rails' (VPLER0190) has an additional slot at the rear of the roof rail and is the roof rail of choice to order if you have not yet ordered one.

• 'Roof Rails' (VPLER0190) are applicable with multiple roof accessories and 'Deployable Roof Ladder' installed at the same time. If you plan to install the other roof accessories in conjunction with the 'Deployable Roof Ladder'. Then it is recommended you order 'Roof Rails' (VPLER0190).
• 'Roof Rails' (VPLER0176) are 'NOT' applicable with both 'Cross Bars' and 'Deployable Roof Ladder' installed at the same time.

Identify the left side trim as illustrated.

Clean the surface of the side trim as illustrated.

Mask the vehicle body and the glass above and below the side trim.

Use suitable tooling to remove the side trim.

Remove the protection sealing patches that are located over the vehicle body fixing nuts as illustrated.

• The right side of the vehicle has x3 vehicle body fixing nuts in this section of the vehicle body. Make sure only the x2 furthest forward nuts are exposed.

Remove the protection sealing patches that are located over the vehicle body fixing nuts as illustrated.

• The right side of the vehicle has x3 vehicle body fixing nuts in this section of the vehicle body. Make sure only the x2 furthest forward nuts are exposed.

Mark guide lines on the masking tape showing the center of the vehicle body fixing nuts as illustrated.

Measure from the bodyside feature to the center of the vehicle body fixing nuts and record the measurements.

Install the side trim to the vehicle as illustrated.

Mark the side trim with the location of the x2 holes that need to be drilled. Use the guide lines produced in step 8 and the measurements step 9 to define the hole positions.

Use suitable tooling to remove the side trim.

Use appropriate tooling to cut away the x2 arrowed metal strips (this will make drilling easier in the step 3).

• Removing the metal strips will make drilling easier.

Use appropriate tooling to cut away the x2 arrowed metal strips (this will make drilling easier in the step 4).

• Removing the metal strips will make drilling easier.

Vehicles with 110 and 130 wheelbase only. Drill x2 holes in the removed side trim as illustrated.

1. Drill a pilot hole at the x2 marked locations.
2. Drill holes at the x2 locations. Use a 20mm step drill bit.

Vehicles with 90 wheelbase only. Drill x2 holes in the removed side trim as illustrated.

1. Drill a pilot hole at the x2 marked locations.
2. Drill holes at the x2 locations. Use a 19mm drill bit.

Install the side trim to the vehicle as illustrated.

Remove the masking tape from the side of the vehicle.

Install x2 brackets (B) into the roof rail as illustrated. Make sure the orientation of the brackets is correct. The arrowed surface of the bracket is larger and must face towards the center of the vehicle.

1. Insert the brackets into the roof rail as illustrated. The roof rail has wider apertures that allow the brackets to be installed into the roof rail.
2. Slide the brackets to the approximate correct position so they align with the holes in the side trim.

Install the top part of the deployable roof ladder to the vehicle and the x2 brackets (B).

1. Align the fixing holes at the top of the deployable roof ladder with the x2 brackets (B) in the roof rails.
2. Install, but do not fully tighten fixings (F). The fixings will pass through the spacer (C), the fixing holes in the deployable roof ladder and then into the bracket (B).

Align the 2 fixing holes in the middle section of the deployable roof ladder with the x2 holes in the side trim.

1. Hold the arrowed middle step of the deployable roof ladder and pull the release handle.
2. Pull down the deployable roof ladder to the illustrated position.
3. Move the deployable roof ladder along the roof rail, as required, so the x2 fixing holes in the middle section of the ladder align with the x2 holes in the side trim.
4. For Defender 110/130, make sure the arrowed edge of the ladder does not overlap the rubber seal along the edge of the second row door. There must be a gap between the ladder and the rubber seal. Adjust if required.
5. Make sure the x2 holes in the side trim are visible through the ladder.
6. For Defender 110/130, carefully open and close the second row door to make sure the edge of the ladder does not interfere with the rubber seal along the edge of the second row door.

Secure the middle part of the deployable roof ladder to the vehicle body.

1. Install the x2 sleeves (E) into the holes in the side trim.
2. Install fixing (H) that will pass through washer (G) and spacer (D). Then through the fixing holes in the middle of the deployable roof ladder to washers (G) and (L) to the back of the ladder and then into the sleeve (E) in the side trim.

Centralise the fixings in the middle of the fixing holes. Prioritise the holes indicated for the wheelbase version of your vehicle.

Incorrect positioning shown.

Fully tighten the x2 fixings (F) at the top of the deployable roof ladder.

• Torque: 6Nm

Fully tighten the x2 fixings (H) at the middle of the deployable roof ladder.

• Torque: 48Nm

Remove the protection from around the ladder.

Move the deployable roof ladder to the stowed position.

When it is time to install the trim cover (J) please inspect which deployable roof ladder you have installed (VPLER0172 / VPLER0189 or VPLER0196).

• If trim cover (J) LR175049 has been ordered you will need to cut x3 tabs as illustrated for Defender 90/110 with deployable roof ladder (VPLER0172 or VPLER0189).
• If trim cover (J) LR166274 has been ordered no cutting is necessary, as that will install to all deployable roof ladder variants.

Match the correct clip and slot combination to the wheelbase of your vehicle.

Match the correct clip and slot combination to the wheelbase of your vehicle.

Install the trim cover (J) to the deployable roof ladder as illustrated.

Follow steps 22 and 23 for instructions on how to deploy the deployable roof ladder.

Open the deployable roof ladder to the first position as illustrated.

1. Hold the arrowed middle step of the deployable roof ladder.
2. Pull the release handle.
3. Pull the deployable roof ladder down and outwards until the arrowed brackets lock and the ladder will not move further.

Extend the deployable roof ladder to the full length as illustrated.

1. Hold the arrowed top step and pull the deployable roof ladder outwards.
2. Extend the deployable roof ladder to the full length.

When not in use make sure the deployable roof ladder is installed securely and is locked in the stowed position.

• Follow steps 25 and 26 to stow the deployable roof ladder correctly.

Stow the deployable roof ladder.

1. Hold the lowest step of the deployable roof ladder and fold the ladder upwards.
2. Make sure the deployable roof is positioned as illustrated.

Stow the deployable roof ladder.

1. Hold the arrowed middle step of the deployable roof ladder.
2. Push the deployable roof ladder up and inwards. The arrowed brackets will release allowing the ladder to move.
3. An audible click is heard when the deployable roof ladder is correctly stowed as illustrated.
4. Use the supplied key (K) to lock the deployable roof ladder.