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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER

EXPEDITION ROOF RACK - 90

VPLER0180 / VPLER0202 / VPLLE0006 / VPLLE0019

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous.
  • Before ordering and installing the accessory, you must read all the instructions. The correct accessory / part must be ordered for your variant of the vehicle.
  • You must follow all instructions. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
NOTE
  • Older and newer edition part numbers may be present for the same item. Latest edition is recommended but older editions are acceptable to order and install, depending on stock levels.
Accessory Edition 1 Part Number Edition 2 Part Number Edition 3 Part Number
Expedition Roof Rack (Black and Silver) - Defender 90 VPLER0180 VPLER0202 VPLLE0006
Expedition Roof Rack (Black) - Defender 90 VPLLE0019

Expedition Roof Rack - Defender 90 (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • When ordering the 'Expedition Roof Rack,' some kits may not include washers (J). If this is the case, then x8 washers must be ordered (see table below for 'Replacement Service Part Numbers').
Bill Of Materials Quantity Replacement Service Part Number
(A) Expedition Roof Rack x1
(A1) Expedition Roof Rack Cap x2
(B) Roof Rack Finishers x6 LR171762
(C) Rear Clamp Plate x8
(D) Small Front Clamp Plate x4
(E) Large Front Clamp Plate x4
(F) Spacer x4
(G) Spacer Plate x2
(H) Rear Rack Supports x2
(I) Front Rack Supports x8
(J) Washer - M8 x8 704123562
(K) Fixing M8x40 x2
(L) Fixing M8 x2

Installation and Compatibility

WARNING
  • Seek assistance from another person when installing the heavy Expedition Roof Rack.
NOTE
  • The vehicle must be equipped with Roof Rails to install the Expedition Roof Rack.
  • If you are installing a Deployable Roof Ladder in conjunction with the Expedition Roof Rack. Then install the Expedition Roof Rack up to STEP 10 in these instructions. Then install the Deployable Roof Ladder fully before continuing to STEP 11.

Speed and Driving Restrictions

WARNING
  • The vehicle's handling will change with a roof load. Adjust driving techniques, especially when braking and cornering.
  • Negotiate sharp bends with caution and moderate cornering speeds.
  • Avoid harsh acceleration and braking.
  • Do not exceed 130 km/h (80 mph) when the Expedition Roof Rack is installed.

Usage Restrictions and Potential Issues

CAUTION
  • Do not use automated vehicle washes with the Expedition Roof Rack installed.
  • The roof opening panel must not be used if loads protrude beneath the roof rack crossbars.
  • Objects placed above the roof-mounted satellite antenna may interfere with navigation and satellite radio systems.
  • Obey local regulations regarding roof-mounted cargo.

Weight and Height Limits

WARNING
  • The load must be evenly distributed over the area of the Expedition Roof Rack, as illustrated below. The center of gravity of the load must be kept as low as possible.
  • The maximum load that can be placed on the Expedition Roof Rack depends on the type of tire.
  • For all season tires the maximum load that can be placed on the Expedition Roof Rack is 68kg.
  • For all terrain tires the maximum load that can be placed on the Expedition Roof Rack is 87kg.
  • The maximum load that can be placed on the rear of the Expedition Roof Rack, as illustrated below in the bottom graphic, is 20 kg or 44 lbs.
  • Do not overload the Expedition Roof Rack.
  • Do not exceed the recommended gross vehicle weight (GVW).
  • Do not load cargo outside the width of the Expedition Roof Rack.
  • Loads that overhang the ends of the Expedition Roof Rack must conform to all relevant local laws and bylaws.
  • Increased Height - Be aware of the extra vehicle height.
NOTE
  • The weight of the Expedition Roof Rack is 25 kg or 55 lbs.

Securing Cargo

WARNING
  • Seek the assistance of another person when loading and unloading heavy or awkward items to and from the Expedition Roof Rack.
  • Do not tie straps or place heavy loads onto the front of the Expedition Roof Rack.
  • Do not use elastic straps (bungees) to fasten loads onto the Expedition Roof Rack.
  • All straps used must be maintained in good working order.
  • Cargo must be securely installed to the Expedition Roof Rack. Inspect the security of the load's attachment to the Expedition Roof Rack regularly during the trip.
  • Items that may produce a significant lifting force (for example surfboards) must be mounted in such a way as to minimize this force.
  • Other specialized roof accessories for securing loads (for example, cycle carriers or ski carriers) must be used instead of the Expedition Roof Rack.

Maintenance and Inspections

WARNING
  • It is very important to maintain the equipment in good working order.
  • Inspect the torque of all Expedition Roof Rack fixings after covering 60 km (40 miles) and 250 km (150 miles). Then, inspect them every 1000 km (600 miles) thereafter.
NOTE
  • Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
  • Removing the Expedition Roof Rack when not in use will improve fuel economy.
Fitting Instruction
1

Inspect which type of roof rail you have by comparing with the rear of the roof rail illustration above. Roof Rails - VPLER0190 have an additional slot at the rear of the roof rail and are the correct roof rails to order if you have not yet ordered one.

  1. VPLER0190 - With this roof rail installed, you can install the Expedition Roof Rack if a pre-installed Deployable Roof Ladder is already present on the vehicle.
  2. VPLER0176 - With this roof rail installed, you must first remove the pre-installed Deployable Roof Ladder (if present) before starting these instructions. However, the Deployable Roof Ladder is not intended to be removed when installed, and the trim cover - LR175049 or LR166274 on the Deployable Roof Ladder could be damaged when removed. See Deployable Roof Ladder instructions for ordering a new trim cover if required.
2
NOTE
  • Roof Rails - VPLER0190 shown. Roof Rails - VPLER0176 is similar.

Insert and align the rear clamp plates (C) into the large cutouts on the roof rail at the x2 rear locations.

  • If a pre-installed Deployable Roof Ladder is present on Roof Rails - VPLER0190, you can install the rear left clamp plate at the location marked (*) instead.
3

Insert and align the front clamp plates (D) and (E) into the large cutouts on the roof rail at the x2 front locations.

4

Find the location identifier on the rack supports (H) and (I).

  1. 'FL' = Front Left
  2. 'FR' = Front Right
  3. 'RL' = Rear left
  4. 'RR' = Rear Right
5
CAUTION
  • Rack supports must be installed at the correct location on the vehicle, as illustrated. Observe the location identifier on each rack supports.

Place the rack supports onto the clamp plates.

  1. Place the rack supports onto the clamp plates. Orientation must be correct.
  2. Slide the front rack supports forward until the stoppers on the underneath of the support do not allow further movement (see next step for stoppers location).
  3. Slide the rear rack supports backward until the stoppers on the underneath of the support do not allow further movement (see next step for stoppers location).
6

Note the bracket stoppers must be up against the roof rail sections.

7

Install the x4 rack supports to the x4 clamp plates.

  • Install, but do not fully tighten fixings (L) and washers (J).
8

Inspect the expedition roof rack (A) and all fixings shown must be fully tightened. Torque: 12Nm

9
CAUTION
  • Roof rack finishers must be cut to a length that fill the entire slot in each crossbar. The finisher must be installed under the height of the longitudinal section of the roof rack on both sides. If gaps remain, noise can be generated while the vehicle is in motion.

Install the roof rack finishers (B).

  1. Cut x4 roof rack finishers to the required length for each of the x4 crossbars.
  2. Cut x2 roof rack finishers to the required length for each of the x3 slots in the rear of the expedition roof rack.
  3. Pushing down along the length of the finishers to install correctly.
10
WARNING
  • The aid of a second technician is necessary to move heavy components.
CAUTION
  • Take care when positioning the Expedition Roof Rack onto the vehicle to avoid damage to the vehicle paintwork and exterior trim.

Position the Expedition Roof Rack (A) into position.

  1. Position the Expedition Roof Rack over the vehicle and place onto the rack supports (H) and (I).
  2. The fixing holes in the Expedition Roof Rack must align with the corresponding holes in the rack supports. Adjust the rack supports if necessary.
  3. Remove the Expedition Roof Rack when everything is aligned correctly.
11
NOTE
  • If you are also installing the Deployable Roof Ladder, it must be fully installed before proceeding with the remaining Expedition Roof Rack installation steps.

Fully tighten x8 fixings (L). Torque: 30Nm

12
WARNING
  • The aid of a second technician is necessary to move heavy components.
CAUTION
  • Take care when positioning the Expedition Roof Rack onto the vehicle to avoid damage to the vehicle paintwork and exterior trim.

Position the Expedition Roof Rack (A) back onto the rack supports (H) and (I)(F).

13
CAUTION
  • Use duct tape and not masking tape.

Before fastening, apply duct tape to the top longitudinal section of the frame above each fixing bracket to prevent scratches to the roof rack.

14

Install the Expedition Roof Rack to the rack supports.

  1. Slide spacer plate (G) into the gap in the rack support.
  2. Hand tighten fixings (K) so they go through the spacer (F), the rail and the rack support and finally engage into the spacer (G).
  3. When happy with alignment, tighten fixings (K). Torque: 32Nm
  4. Remove any duck tape.
15

Install the x2 Expedition Roof Rack caps (A1) to the Expedition Roof Rack.

16

Inspect the Expedition Roof Rack is installed correctly before customer handover.

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