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LAND ROVER

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REMOTE CONTROL ELECTRIC WINCH - V8

VPLEP0426 / LR146988 / LR146872

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
  • Due to the nature of this accessory it is recommended for retailer installation only. If a customer attempts to install this accessory themselves they will require a copy of the workshop manual links within this procedure.
  • When installing the leads avoid trapping the leads and route the leads away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • Before you can install the 'Remote Control Electric Winch' you have to first install the 'Winch Mounting Kit' VPLEP0427 / VPLEP0490 or the 'Bull Bar Mounting Kit' VPLEP0449 / VPLEP0489.
  • For winch Operational Manuals, Instructions, Quick Start Guide, Synthetic Rope Installation Guide etc, go to https://international.warn.com and navigate to 'Zeon 10-S Platinum Winch' where the documentation can be found under the ‘Manuals and Literature’ section.
Accessory Part Number
Remote Control Electric Winch VPLEP0426

Remote Control Electric Winch (Bill of Materials) - VPLEP0426

NOTE
  • Not all clips and cable ties are used in the following procedure.

Additional clips that need to be ordered (Bill of Materials) - LR146872 / LR146986

Wireless Remote.

NOTE
  • Make sure the wireless remote (D1) is fully charged.
Fitting Instruction
1

Disconnect the vehicle start-up battery.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. 12V System Disconnect and Connect (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information)
2

To install the 'Remote Control Winch' you will first need to install one of the following.

  1. If you intend to just have the 'Remote Control Electric Winch' installed then first look at instruction 'Winch Mounting Kit'. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Winch Mounting Kit (102-05 Towing)
  2. If you intend to have the 'Remote Control Electric Winch' with 'Bull Bar' installed then first look at instruction 'Bull Bar Mounting Kit'. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Bull Bar Mounting Kit (102-03 Exterior)
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NOTE
  • For vehicles equipped with active grille only.
  • The active grille has already been removed in the instructions on the previous step.

Cut the lower active vane connector and heat shrink the exposed wire. Tape up the cut active vane harness to the main vehicle harness securely.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Wiring Harness (418-02 Wiring Harnesses)
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NOTE
  • The orientation of the hexagonal sealing connector (B1) may need to be moved flush with the mounting plate to clear the screw head.
  • To aid installation hand start the screws (N) and hook the relay module box (B) over screws before tightening.

Use x2 fixings (N) to install the relay module box (B) to the winch cradle.

  • Torque: 4 Nm
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CAUTION
  • Failure to secure the cables risk contact with the vehicle air conditioning fan unit.

Secure positive winch lead (A1).

  1. Remove the screw from the winch.
  2. Secure the P-clip (U) to the positive winch lead (A1) and install on the winch body where illustrated with the removed screw. Torque: 7 Nm
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Install large diameter convoluting (J1).

  1. Install large diameter convoluting (J1) to the full length of lead (A1), starting from the P-clip (U). Feeding convolute through any grommets.
  2. Install large diameter convoluting (J1) to the full length of lead (A2). Feeding convolute through any grommets.
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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping the harness and route the harness away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • The aid of a second technician is necessary.
  • Movement of the winch unit may be necessary for access.

Lower the winch (A) into the winch cradle.

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NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Connect relay module leads (B1) to winch.

  1. Secure the relay module ground lead from (B1) to the negative lead attachment location at the bottom on the winch. Remove the bolt and make sure the thread length is 16 mm minimum. If below 16 mm then replace bolt with the M8 x 16mm one supplied loose in the electric winch kit (-). Torque: 12 Nm
  2. Where arrowed connect the (B1) connector to connector (A3).
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NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Use x5 Cable ties (O) and secure where shown.

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NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Feed both the winch power lead (A1) and convoluting through the winch upper ducting (D) and secure the grommet. Then feed (A1) through the overload interrupt unit (C). If the arrowed hole is not present in the winch upper ducting then make a 30 mm hole approximately 50 mm from the edge of the upper ducting as shown.

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NOTE
  • This step requires the aid of another technician.
  • The winch upper ducting (D) can be found in the 'Winch Mounting Kit' or 'Bull Bar Mounting Kit'.

Lower the winch upper ducting (D) into the correct position as illustrated. Do not secure the winch upper ducting (D) at this stage.

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NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Feed the ground lead (A2) through the winch upper ducting (D) and secure the grommet.

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NOTE
  • Make note of the orientation of (C)

Install the overload interrupt unit (C) to mounting cradle with x2 bolts (M) and x2 nuts (R).

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Remove right side air filter and headlamp assembley.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Air Filter Housing (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting)
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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping the leads and route the leads away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • Do not fully tighten cable tie around clip (H) as other leads will still need to be feed through.
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Feed both the leads (A1 and A2) through the vehicle body as shown and secure with clips (H) and (I) as illustrated.

  1. For clip (H) a 6.9mm hole will need to be drilled into the air duct cover if not already present.
  2. Install clip (I) as shown, then cable tie the clip to harness A2 and B1.
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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping the leads and route the leads away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • Do not fully tighten cable ties around the leads as other leads will still need to feed through.
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Secure clip (H) to the winch cradle and clip (G) to the vehicle frame.

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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping ground lead (A2) and route the lead away from any sharp objects including nuts, bolts and moving parts. make sure a minimum clearance of 6mm is maintained to all adjacent components unless the wiring assembly is positively retained to the component.
NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Continue to feed the ground lead (A2) as shown and connect the end to stud on suspension mounting panel (where arrowed). Torque: 12 Nm.

  1. Secure with x1 cable tie (O).
  2. Secure with x1 clip (V).
  3. Secure with x2 clips (Z1).
  4. Secure with x2 clips (Z2).
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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping ground lead (A2) and route the lead away from any sharp objects including nuts, bolts and moving parts. make sure a minimum clearance of 6mm is maintained to all adjacent components unless the wiring assembly is positively retained to the component.
NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Cable tie (O) where shown to existing body harness.

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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping power lead (A1) and route the lead away from any sharp objects including nuts, bolts and moving parts.
NOTE
  • Do not fully tighten cable ties (O) as other leads will still need to be feed through.
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Feed winch power led (A1) as shown.

  1. Remove harness housing box cover.
  2. Continue to feed winch power lead (A1) as shown and loosely cable tie (O) to the body harness. Convolute will need to stop before the harness housing box and continue on the other side.
  3. Feed the winch power lead (A1) along the body harness to the rear of the positive terminal box and remove the terminal cover.
  4. Cable tie on the far right can be fully tightened.
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NOTE
  • Depending on which fuse locations are used either side of the terminal cover sections may be removed.

Cut out the highlighted section of the terminal cover. Install the fuse (F) and the winch power lead (A1) to the terminal C6 with x2 fixings (Q). Install the terminal cover.

  • Torque: 12 Nm
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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping lead (E) and route the lead away from any sharp objects including nuts, bolts and moving parts.
NOTE
  • Do not fully tighten cable tie (O) as other leads will still need to be feed through.
  • When connected surplus antenna lead (E) can be bundled next to the antenna pod.

Install antenna lead (E).

  1. Peel off protective adhesive cover from underneath of antenna pod and stick on top of positive terminal cover.
  2. Feed the antenna lead through any loose cable ties to the harness housing box, following the same route as winch power lead (A1) to the front of vehicle.
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Continue to feed the antenna lead (E) as show through any lose cable ties where arrowed and fully tighten.

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NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Feed the antenna cable (E) through the overload interrupt unit power lead grommet. Secure leads (A4) and (E) with clip (H) into the winch upper ducting and cable tie (O) where shown.

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CAUTION
  • Failure to secure the cables risk contact with the vehicle air conditioning fan unit.
NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.
  • When connected surplus antenna lead (E) can be bundled next to the antenna pod.

Attach the antenna cable (E) coaxial connector to the coaxial connector on the rear of the winch unit (A5) and secure with cable tie (O).

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NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Connect lead (A4) to the overload interrupt unit.

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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping lead (B1) and route the lead away from any sharp objects including nuts, bolts and moving parts.
NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Feed lead (B1) to front of vehicle.

  1. Feed the ignition / crank lead (B1) and in-line connector through the upper winch ducting, securing the grommet.
  2. Secure the connector to the vehicle body using clip (X).
  3. Secure with x4 cable ties (O).
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Install small diameter convoluting (J2).

  1. Install small diameter convoluting (J2) to the full length of lead (K).
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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping lead (K) and route the lead away from any sharp objects including nuts, bolts and moving parts.
NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Connect the ignition and crank lead (K) to the in-line lead (B1) from the relay module and secure with x3 cable ties (O).

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Remove the cowl panel.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels)
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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping lead (K) and route the lead away from any sharp objects including nuts, bolts and moving parts.
NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in following images for clarity.

Route lead (K) through harness housing box and any loose cable ties and then route lead through the hole in the secondary bulkhead panel. If required drill a hole in the secondary bulkhead panel in the position illustrated. Convolute will need to stop before the harness housing box and continue on the other side.

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NOTE
  • For right hand vehicles only.
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

For right hand drive vehicles (RHD) route the ignition / crank lead (K) lead up to the junction box as shown. The lead will be tied to the cowl panel on installation.

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Release the x4 clips and remove the electronic junction box cover.

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CAUTION
  • Make sure all grommets are completely sealed.
NOTE
  • Protective convoluting for the ignition / crank lead should not pass into the junction box.

For access remove all electronic junction box harness connectors and harness grommets. Feed wire (K) through the top grommet.

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CAUTION
  • Do not attempt to repair any part of a wiring harness unless appropriate training has been received.

Using a suitable tool make a small cutout at the top of the grommet for lead (K) to pass into the electronic junction box.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Wiring Harness (418-02 Wiring Harnesses)
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NOTE
  • Left hand drive vehicle shown.

Connectors C1BB03A and C1BB03B used. For additional information refer to the Electrical Information section in TOPIx.

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NOTE
  • Right hand drive vehicle shown.

Connectors C1BB03A and C1BB03B used. For additional information refer to the Electrical Information section in TOPIx.

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CAUTION
  • Do not fully remove anti-backout lock.
  • Do not attempt to repair any part of a wiring harness unless appropriate training has been received.
NOTE
  • Refer to electrical wiring diagrams in the Electrical Information section in TOPIx for more information.

Black crank wire of lead (K) connects to Engine Junction Box (EJB) A, connector C1BB03A - pin 16. Red ignition wire of lead (K) connects to EJB B, connector C1BB03B - pin 10. Remove connector covers. Inspect the relevant pins in each connector to ascertain if splicing is required. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Wiring Harness (418-02 Wiring Harnesses)

  1. Inspect pin 16 on EJB A connector C1BB03A and pin 10 on EJB B connector C1BB03B to determine if a splice is required.
  2. If a splice is required, use splice (S1) to splice the relevant wire from lead (K) into the relevant pin on the EJB connector.
  3. Use heat shrink (S2) to seal splice.
  4. If a splice is not required, move out the anti-backout lock and install the wires from lead (K) into its relevant pin on the EJB connector.
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CAUTION
  • Failure to correctly seal the electronic junction box grommet may result in serious damage to the vehicles electrical system.
  • Avoid trapping lead (K) and route the lead away from any sharp objects.

Install connector covers securing with a cable tie. Install all electronic junction box connectors to the junction box making sure lead (K) is securely fastened to the harness. Make sure enough wire is fed through and secured within the grommet cut out. Reseal the grommet using a suitable silicone sealant. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Wiring Harness (418-02 Wiring Harnesses)

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NOTE
  • Refer to the Electrical Information section in TOPIx for more information.

Check if 5 amp micro fuses are populated in EJB A - slot F8 and EJB B - slot F9. If micro fuses are not present, install the micro fuse (W) from the winch electrics kit (VPLEP0426) into the vacant slot. Refer to the electrical wiring diagram document, that can be found in the electrical information section of TOPIx - EJLR 03 22 21_1E - DEFENDER Fuse and Relay Locations.

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Replace the electronic junction box cover.

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NOTE
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Secure lead (K).

  1. Install harness housing box cover.
  2. For left hand vehicles (LHD) only, bundle up excess lead as shown. Secure with x2 cable ties (O). (The excess lead will not need any convolute).
  3. Fully tighten x5 cable ties (O).
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Before use make sure all cable ties and clips are tightly secured.

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Install right side air filter and headlamp assembley.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Air Filter Housing (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting)
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Connect the vehicle start-up battery.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. 12V System Disconnect and Connect (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information)
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Turn on ignition to provide power to the winch.

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NOTE
  • Make sure the winch switch is set in the on position.
  • For more information refer to the Warn winch instructions in the kit.

Turn on the winch. The toggle switch at the rear of the winch will flash green when switched on.

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CAUTION
  • Never pair more than one winch and one remote at a time.
NOTE
  • For more information refer to the Warn winch instructions in the kit.

To pair the remote (D1) make sure the vehicle ignition is switched off and fully shut down, then follow these steps:=

  1. Navigate to the pairing icon and press select.
  2. Press and hold select and the right button simultaneously for 3 seconds to bring up the pairing confirmation menu.
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NOTE
  • Print off steps 47 and 48 and put in winch operating guide for future pairing if required.

Continue pairing.

  1. To continue pairing, select the green check mark icon by navigating with the left or right buttons and press select.
  2. After selecting the green check mark icon, a timer will begin counting down from 30 seconds.
  3. During the 30 seconds, turn the vehicle ignition on (without starting the engine).
  4. The winch should now be paired. If unsuccessful (red cross will show), turn the vehicle ignition off. Make sure the vehicle is fully shut down, check the alarm is on and lights have turned off. Now restart the pairing process from step 47.
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NOTE
  • Refer to Warn winch manual for instructions.
  • When the engine is cranked the crank wire will give a voltage spike of approximately 12v.

Turn on the vehicle ignition and test the operation of the remote control electric winch. If the winch does not operate, make sure the winch engine junction box connectors are correctly inserted and the ignition and crank wires are receiving 12v. Refer to electrical wiring diagrams in the Electrical Information section in TOPIx for more information.

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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping lead (K) and route the lead away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • For right hand vehicles only.
  • Convolute is not shown in image for clarity.

Cable tie lead (K) where shown to any existing wires or hoses.

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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping lead (K) and route the lead away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • For right hand vehicles only.
  • Convolute is not shown in following images for clarity.

Lay the cowl panel back into position and cable tie lead (K) to cowl panel.

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Install the cowl panel.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels)
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Secure winch.

  1. Move the winch over the securing holes on the cradle and secure the winch to the cradle using bolts (L) with nuts (P). Torque: 40Nm
  2. Manoeuver the rope lanyard through the cradle as illustrated and feed pin (T) through gap between thimble and rope to make sure pin and clip remain attached to rope end.
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Secure the winch upper ducting with the x4 M6 x 20mm fixings (H1) from the winch mounting kit or bull bar mounting kit.

  • Torque: 10Nm
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Place winch instructions, remote control (D1), charger lead, charger adapter, wear sleeve and hook etc in vehicle glove box.

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Continue to follow the winch mounting or bull mounting fitting instruction to complete the installation.

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