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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER

RAISED AIR INTAKE

VPLEP0435

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.
Kits Required Old Part Number
Raised Air Intake VPLEP0435
Metal A-pillar Bracket (only required if 'Raised Air Intake' kit is supplied with plastic bracket) LR183020

Raised Air Intake - VPLEP0435 (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • This kit may contain some variation in the illustrations, but the essential information is always correct.
  • Some kits (VPLEP0435) may contain an old plastic 'A-pillar Bracket' (F). This has been superseded to a metal 'A-pillar Bracket' (LR183020) and this should be ordered and installed instead.
  • If 'Jack Nuts' (E) are damaged during installation, then they should be replaced with new ones (ZKC2228).
  • An additional M6 washer (H) will need to be locally sourced to aid the installation. Washer should be retained for future use.
Bill Of Materials Replacement Service Part Numbers
(A) Raised Air Intake N/A
(B) Screw M6x20 LR183020
(C) Rivet Nut LR183020
(D) Bolt M6x25 N/A
(E) Jack Nut ZKC2228
(F) A-pillar Bracket LR183020
(G) Raised Air Intake Cap N/A
(H) M6 Washer (additional part) Locally Sourced

Tooling / Consumables

NOTE
  • Normal warranty procedures apply, the locally washer (H) require a justification and breakdown of costs for the consumables. Misc cost code ZZZ123/ZZZ001 should be used and will require the supporting invoice.
Tooling
Oscillating cutting tool
Drill (2, 6 ,8mm)
File or deburring tool
Sharp pick
Scissors
China graph or paint marker
Torque Wrench/Screw Driver (range upto 5Nm)
Trim Removal Tool
Riv Nut/Jack Nut Tool
Ruler (for checking scale if required)
Consumables
M6 Washer (H)
Fitting Instruction
CAUTION
  • Take care to avoid damage to the vehicle paintwork and exterior finishers.
NOTE
  • The raised air intake is always installed to the left side of the vehicle.
1

Use a suitable plastic trim tool to remove and retain the lower section of the A-pillar trim.

2

Use a suitable plastic trim tool to remove and retain the A-pillar trim and fixing.

  1. Remove fixing.
  2. Remove the A-pillar trim by sliding downward first and then lifting away.
3

Open the door and use a suitable plastic trim tool to remove and discard the side vent trim. When pulled away some clips may be left in place in the fender. These will need to be removed.

4

Clean the illustrated area.

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WARNING
  • Make sure that the rivet nut (C) is correctly formed in the A-pillar, and is checked to make sure it is secure before moving to the next step.
NOTE
  • Washer (H) is required to aid the installation of the riv nut by providing clearance from the a pillar retailer highlighted.

Use a rivet nut installation tool to install the rivet nut (C) to the vehicle body as illustrated.

  1. Install the washer (H) onto the rivet nut tool, then insert the rivet nut (C) to the tool.
  2. There is a sticker over the hole on the vehicle that will need to be pierced before you install the rivet nut.
  3. Install rivet nut (C) to the vehicle. There is a cutout in the A-pillar trim that allows the rivet nut to be installed at the correct location.
  4. Washer (H) can then be removed from the tool and retained.
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NOTE

Use supplied template and identify if your A-pillar bracket (F) is plastic or metal. Then use the appropriate template to cut out. Then place the template on the inside of the removed A-pillar trim at the top and secure with tape. See the above notes for replacement template if damaged.

7

Using a sharp pick indent the x4 drill centres and the dotted lines on the template. Then remove template.

8

Drill x4 pilot holes (2mm) for the corners. Then enlarge the holes with a (6mm) drill.

9

Using an oscillating cutting tool to cut out marked lines.

10

Clean up the edges using a file or deburring tool.

11

Install the A-pillar trim.

  1. Install the A-pillar trim. Locate onto the A-pillar and then slide upwards.
  2. Install fixing. Torque: 1.3Nm
12

Install the lower section of the A-pillar trim.

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CAUTION
  • Take care to avoid damage to the raised air intake (A) when installing the jack nuts (E). Place protective material under the raised air intake during this step.
  • Take care that the jack nuts (E) are not over tightened. Inspect the appearance as illustrated.

Use suitable tooling to install x2 jack nuts (E) to the raised air intake (A) as illustrated. Do not over tighten the nuts.

  1. If Jack nuts are correctly installed. Note the correct recessed position of the thread. The thread must also be concentric to the fixing.
  2. If Jack are nuts damaged. Note the incorrect positioning of the thread which is sitting flush with the face of the fixing. The thread may also appear to one side within the fixing. If damaged new jack nuts can be ordered with part number 'ZKC2228'.
14

Remove front left door.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Front Door (501-03 Body Closures)
15

Align and position the raised air intake (A) against the vehicle.

  1. Install the arrowed edge.
  2. Inspect the alignment of the full height of the raised air intake against the A-pillar.
  3. Install the arrowed edge. Make sure the jack nuts (E) align with the matching holes.
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CAUTION
  • Protect the gap between the body and the fender to prevent fixings from dropping into the void.
  • Inspect the alignment of the raised air intake against the vehicle before installing.
NOTE
  • This step requires the aid of another person.

Install, but do not fully tighten the x2 fixings (D) to the x2 jack nuts (E) that are part of the raised air intake.

  • Install the fixings (D) from the inside of the vehicle fender.
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NOTE
  • If A-Pillar bracket becomes damaged then a new one can be ordered along with its rivet nut and fixing with part number 'LR183020'. Note that an older plastic A-pillar bracket can be replaced with the metal A-pillar bracket 'LR183020'. The cut out in step 9 will not effect this part change.

Install A-pillar bracket (F) into the cutout done in step 9 behind the raised air intake. Make sure the hole in the A-pillar bracket (F) aligns with the rivet nut (C).

  • The A-pillar bracket must sit directly on to the feature on the A-pillar carrier as illustrated.
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CAUTION
  • Failure to tighten to the correct torque will result in joint failure.
NOTE
  • The A-pillar trim is hidden to provide extra clarity.

Install fixing (B) through the bracket (F) into the rivet nut (C).

  • Torque: 4Nm
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WARNING
  • If jack nut (E) is over tightened it will be damaged and result in the raised air intake not being securely held against the body.
CAUTION
  • This step requires the use of a calibrated torque wrench or screwdriver. Failure to tighten to the correct torque will result in joint failure.

Torque fixings (D). Then paint mark the fixings when the have been correctly tightened.

  • Torque: 3Nm
20

Remove the section of tape at the top of the raised air intake as illustrated.

21

Install cap (G) to the raised air intake and secure with clip.

  • Apply pressure to the cap for 15 seconds to secure the cap to the adhesive tape on the raised air intake.
22

Install front left door.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Front Door (501-03 Body Closures)
23

Make sure the raised air intake is correctly installed.

  • Make sure that the top of the raised air intake is aligned with the top of the A-pillar trim.
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NOTE
  • The raised air intake is not a snorkel and is designed not to have a water or air tight installation to the fender. The moulding is designed to install against the fender as illustrated in the photos below.

Make sure the raised air intake is correctly installed.

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Make sure the raised air intake is correctly installed.

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