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LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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LAND ROVER

DISCOVERY

ROOF CROSS BARS

VPLRR0154

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 from the table below.
  • You must follow all instructions. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
Accessory Kits Part Number Vehicle Variant
Cross Bars VPLRR0154 All

Cross Bars - (Bill of Materials) - VPLRR0154

Bill Of Materials Quantity Replacement Service Part Number
(A) Front Cross Bar 1 Available in complete kit only
(B) Rear Cross Bar 1 Available in complete kit only
(C) Cross Bar Finishers 2 Available in complete kit only
(D)Short Torque Tool 1 Available in complete kit only
(E) Key 4 Available in complete kit only
(F) Long Torque Tool 1 Available in complete kit only

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.
  • 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 must be mounted flat and stacked on top of each other.
  • Do not exceed 130 km/h or 80 mph when the roof cross bars are installed.

Usage Restrictions and Potential Issues

CAUTION
  • Do not use automated vehicle washes with the cross bars installed.
  • The roof opening panel must not be used if loads protrude beneath the 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
  • Be aware of the extra vehicle height.
  • Do not overload the cross bars. Maximum load that can be placed on the cross bars is 80 kg or 176 lbs.
  • Do not exceed the recommended 'Gross Vehicle Weight' (GVW).
  • Do not load cargo outside of the width of the cross bars.
  • Always fasten the 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 center of gravity.
NOTE
  • The weight of the two roof cross bars is 6 kg or 13.2 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 fasten loads onto the crossbars.
  • All straps that are used must be maintained in a good working order.
  • All cargo must be 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.

Maintenance and Inspections

WARNING
  • It is very important to maintain the equipment in good working order.
  • 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.
NOTE
  • Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
  • Removing the cross bars when not in use will improve fuel economy.
  • Keys (E), the tools (D) and (F) must be kept in a safe place for future use in the vehicle.
Fitting Instruction
1

Inspect and identify the front and rear cross bars, by checking the labels located on the underside of the cross bars.

  • Front cross bar (A) will be installed first and rear cross bar (B) second.
2
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

Open the roof cross bar clamping handle cover.

  1. Using the supplied key (E), unlock the roof cross bar clamping handle cover.
  2. Move the roof cross bar clamping handle cover outwards as illustrated.
  3. Lift and swing the roof cross bar clamping handle cover over the top of the roof cross bar as illustrated.
3
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

The roof cross bar foot must be in the open position and not clamped.

  1. Unlock the clamping handle lock lever by pulling downward as illustrated.
  2. Pull the roof cross bar clamping handle downward as far as it will go.
  3. Holding both the roof cross bar clamping handle and the clamping handle lock lever, rotate the 2 parts together to move them to the position as illustrated.
4
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.
  • Only complete this step when installing the roof cross bar to the vehicle for the first time.

Using the supplied short torque tool (D), partially loosen the 2 fixings as illustrated.

5

Identify the 4 holes on the inside of the roof rails.

6

Inspect that the orientation of the roof cross bars is correct in relation to the vehicle, as illustrated, before installation.

7
WARNING
  • This step requires the assistance of another technician (heavy component).

Offer up the front roof cross bar (A) into position.

8
NOTE
  • This step requires the assistance of another technician.
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

Engage the roof cross bar onto the roof rail as illustrated. The dowel in the foot of the roof cross bar must engage into the hole on the inside of the roof rail.

9
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

Clamp the roof cross bar to the roof rail.

  1. Pull the roof cross bar clamping handle downward as far as it will go. This will also move the clamping handle lock lever.
  2. Return the roof cross bar clamping handle to the upright position. The clamping handle lock lever will remain in position.
  3. Lock the roof cross bar clamping handle by pushing the clamping handle lock lever upward.
10
NOTE
  • Only complete this step when installing the roof cross bar to the vehicle for the first time.

Using the supplied short torque tool (D), tighten the 2 fixing to the correct torque as illustrated. Torque: 9Nm

11
NOTE
  • Only complete this step when installing the roof cross bar to the vehicle for the first time.
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

Using the long torque tool (F), tighten the fixing to the specified torque. This will fasten the clamping handle in position. Torque: 2Nm

12
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

Replace the roof cross bar clamping handle cover.

  1. Swing down the roof cross bar clamping handle cover and engage the 2 feet into the 2 grooves as illustrated.
  2. Push the roof cross bar clamping handle cover into position as illustrated.
  3. Using the supplied key (E), lock the roof cross bar clamping handle cover.
13
NOTE
  • Only complete this step when installing the roof cross bar to the vehicle for the first time.
  • The cross bars are different lengths. After the 2 cross bar finishers (C) have been cut to length, they will only install to the specific cross bar they were cut for. If the cross bar finishers are removed, they must be reinstalled on the correct cross bar and must not be cut again.

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

  1. Install the cross bar finishers into the cross bars (A) and (B) by pushing down along the length of the finisher.
  2. Cut the 2 cross bar finishers to the required length.
14
WARNING
  • This step requires the assistance of another technician (heavy component).

Offer up the front roof cross bar (B) into position.

  • Repeat installation steps 2 to 13 for the installation of the rear cross bar (B).
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1

Procedure for removing the 2 roof cross bars. Remove roof cross bar (A) first and the cross bar (B) second.

2
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

Open the roof cross bar clamping handle cover.

  1. Using the supplied key (E), unlock the roof cross bar clamping handle cover.
  2. Move the roof cross bar clamping handle cover outwards as illustrated.
  3. Lift and swing the roof cross bar clamping handle cover over the top of the roof cross bar as illustrated.
3
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

The roof cross bar foot must be in the open position and not clamped.

  1. Unlock the clamping handle lock lever by pulling downward as illustrated.
  2. Pull the roof cross bar clamping handle downward as far as it will go.
  3. Holding both the roof cross bar clamping handle and the clamping handle lock lever, rotate the 2 parts together to move them to the position as illustrated.
4
WARNING
  • This step requires the assistance of another technician (heavy component).
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the cross bar.

Remove the roof cross bar from the roof rail as illustrated and lift the roof cross bar away from the vehicle.

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