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LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER

CROSS BARS - 90

VPLER0179

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the instructions carefully prior to installation. Comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
CAUTION
  • The vehicle must be equipped with 'Roof Rails' before 'Cross Bars' can be installed.
Kits Required Part Number
Cross Bars - Defender 90 VPLER0179

Warnings / Cautions / Notes

WARNING
  • Do not exceed 130 km/h or 80 mph when the 'Cross Bars' are installed.
  • Adapt your driving technique to suit changes in vehicle handling.
  • Be aware of the extra vehicle height.
  • Negotiate sharp bends with caution and moderate cornering speeds.
  • Avoid harsh acceleration and braking.
  • Be aware of the increased effect of wind on the vehicle when carrying items on the roof to minimize the effect of generated lifting and side forces. When carrying multiple surf boards, they should be mounted flat and stacked on top of each other.
  • After covering the indicated distances, inspect the torque of all the cross bar fixings. 60 km or 40 miles. 250 km or 150 miles. Then every 1000 km or 600 miles thereafter.
CAUTION
  • The vehicle must be equipped with 'Roof Rails' before 'Cross Bars' can be installed.
  • Do not use automated vehicle washes with the 'Cross Bars' installed.
NOTE
  • Removing the 'Cross Bars', when not in use, will improve fuel economy.
  • Obey local regulations regarding carrying items on the roof of a vehicle.
  • Seek the assistance of another person when installing the 'Cross Bars'.
  • Seek the assistance of another person when loading and unloading, heavy, or awkward, items to and from the 'Cross Bars'.
  • Make sure the keys (A), the tool (E) and a copy of these instructions are kept in a safe place after use. They are required for future removal and installation.

Cross Bars (Bill of Materials)

Weight Limits

WARNING
  • The load must be evenly distributed over the area of the cross bars as illustrated. The centre of gravity of the load must be kept as low as possible as illustrated.
  • Do not overload the 'Cross Bars'. Maximum load that can be placed on the cross bars is 94 kg or 207 lbs.
  • Do not exceed the recommended 'Gross Vehicle Weight' (GVW).
  • Do not load cargo, or accessories, outside of the width of the 'Cross Bars'.
  • Always secure long loads, those significantly exceeding the length of the roof, at the ends of the vehicle.
  • Always spread the load as evenly as possible, on the cross bars, with the lowest possible centre of gravity.
NOTE
  • The weight of the x2 'Cross Bars' is 6 kg or 13 lbs.

Securing Cargo

WARNING
  • Seek the assistance of another person when loading and unloading, heavy, or awkward, items to and from the 'Cross Bars'.
  • Do not use elastic straps (bungees) to secure loads onto the 'Cross Bars'.
  • All straps that are used must be maintained in a good working order.
  • Make sure that all cargo and accessories are installed securely to the 'Cross Bars'.
  • Always inspect the security of cargo and accessories after traveling a short distance and thereafter at the indicated intervals.
Fitting Instruction
1
CAUTION
  • The 'Deployable Roof Ladder' is not intended to be removed when installed.

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 both 'Cross Bars' and 'Deployable Roof Ladder' installed at the same time. If you plan to install the 'Cross Bars' 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.
2
WARNING
  • The labels on the 'Cross Bars' must be read. The labels show the correct cross bar for the front and the rear of the vehicle and also the correct orientation of the cross bars.

The front cross bar will be inserted first. Identify the front (B) and the rear (C) cross bars. Use the labels under cross bars to assist identification.

  • Look for the arrow next to the graphic of the vehicle. The arrow will point at the front or rear cross bar on the vehicle graphic.
3

Unlock and remove all side covers from both front and rear cross bars.

  1. Using the supplied key (A), unlock the side covers.
  2. Move the side cover outwards.
  3. Squeeze in the x2 metal pins together to remove the side covers completely.
4
NOTE
  • Only complete this step when installing the cross bar to the vehicle for the first time.
  • The cross bars are different lengths. After the x2 cross bar finishers (D) have been cut to length they will only install to the cross bar they are installed into. If the cross bar finishers are removed, make sure they are replaced into the correct cross bar and do not cut again.

Install and cut the cross bar finishers (D) on both front and rear cross bars.

  1. Install the cross bar finishers (D) into the cross bars (B) and (C) by pushing down along the length of the finisher.
  2. Cut the x2 cross bar finishers to the required length.
5

Make sure the orientation of the cross bars are correct in relation to the vehicle, as illustrated. The thicker part of the cross bar needs to be facing towards the rear of the vehicle with the cross bar labels located under the cross bars on the left side of the cross bars.

6
WARNING
  • This step requires the aid of another person.

Identify the x2 access slots on the top of the roof rails. Then offer up the front cross bar into position and slot into place.

7
WARNING
  • The 'Cross Bars' must be installed into the small cutouts (illustrated with a black arrow). If the 'Cross Bars' are not installed into the cutout there is a risk the 'Cross Bars' and any load supported on them is not secure.
NOTE
  • This step is for both sides of the vehicle (left side shown).

Slide front cross bar into position on both sides of the vehicle.

  1. Pull the bracket outwards.
  2. Slide the front cross bar towards the front of the vehicle while keeping the bracket pulled outwards, into the small cut out identified by the black arrow on the graphic. Then release bracket.
  3. Make sure the front cross bar is in the correct position and does not move by trying to slide the cross bar back and forth.
8
WARNING
  • This step requires the aid of another person.
CAUTION
  • This step is 'ONLY' for vehicles without a 'Deployable Roof Ladder'. If your vehicle has the 'Deployable Roof Ladder' then jump to step 11.

Identify the x2 access slots on the top of the roof rails. Then offer up the cross bar into position and slot into place.

9
WARNING
  • The 'Cross Bars' must be installed into the small cutouts (illustrated with a black arrow). If the 'Cross Bars' are not installed into the cutout there is a risk the 'Cross Bars' and any load supported on them is not secure.
NOTE
  • This step is for both sides of the vehicle (left side shown).

Slide rear cross bar into position on both sides of the vehicle.

  1. Pull the bracket outwards.
  2. Slide the rear cross bar towards the rear of the vehicle while keeping the bracket pulled outwards, into the small cut out identified by the black arrow on the graphic. Then release bracket.
  3. Make sure the rear cross bar is in the correct position and does not move by trying to slide the cross bar back and forth.
10

Inspect to make sure the cross bars are correctly installed on both sides of the vehicle.

11

The following steps are only required for the installation of the rear cross bar to 'Roof Rails' (VPLER0190) if you have the 'Deployable Roof Ladder' installed.

12
WARNING
  • This step requires the aid of another person.

Identify the access slot on the top of the roof rail for the right side of the rear cross bar. Then offer up the cross bar into position and slot into place.

13
NOTE
  • 'Exterior Side-Mounted Gear Carrier' shown in illustration but this step is applicable to vehicles with or without the 'Exterior Side-Mounted Gear Carrier'.

Slide the rear cross bar into position on right side of vehicle 'ONLY'.

  1. Pull the bracket outwards.
  2. Slide the rear cross bar while keeping the bracket pulled outwards towards the rear of the vehicle until it almost touches the 'Exterior Side-Mounted Gear Carrier' if one is installed. If no 'Exterior Side-Mounted Gear Carrier' is installed then a similar position is fine.
14

Identify the access slot on the top of the roof rail for the left side of the rear cross bar and slot into place.

15
WARNING
  • The 'Cross Bars' must be installed into the small cutouts (illustrated with a black arrow). If the 'Cross Bars' are not installed into the cutout there is a risk the 'Cross Bars' and any load supported on them is not secure.
NOTE
  • This step is for both sides of the vehicle (left side shown).

Slide rear cross bar into position on both sides of the vehicle.

  1. Pull the bracket outwards.
  2. Slide the rear cross bar towards the front of the vehicle while keeping the bracket pulled outwards, into the small cut out identified by the black arrow on the graphic. Then release bracket.
  3. Make sure the rear cross bar is in the correct position and does not move by trying to slide the cross bar back and forth.
16

Inspect to make sure the cross bars are correctly installed on both sides of the vehicle.

17

Tighten the highlighted fixing with the torque key (E) on all ends of the cross bars.

  1. Loosely tighten the fixing on the left side of the cross bar.
  2. Fully Tighten the fixing on the right side of the cross bar until it clicks.
  3. Fully tighten the fixing on the left side of the cross bar until it clicks.
18
NOTE
  • The cross bar side covers are handed. The thicker part needs to be facing towards the rear of the vehicle.
  • Installation of side covers is the reversal of removal step 3.

Install and close the cross bar side covers on all ends of the cross bars and make sure that they are correctly installed and then locked using the key (A).

19
WARNING
  • Do not exceed 130 km/h or 80 mph when the 'Cross Bars' are installed.

Speed Limit.

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