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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER

TOWING SYSTEMS - 130

VPLET0336 / VPLET0272 / VPLET0273 / VPLET0274 / LR007225 / VPLKT0318 / LR171052 - LR174545 / LR146872 / LR081321 / LR131553 - LR131554 / LR131555 - LR131556 / LR140125 - LR135963 / LR153311 - LR156942 / LR153310 - LR156941 / VPLEY0116 / LR140124 - LR135961 / VPLEY0115 / LR171048 - LR177598 / VPLET0339 / VPLET0519 / FN106046 / LR130315

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.
Accessories Part Number
Electrically Deployable Towbar VPLET0336
Detachable Towbar VPLET0272
NAS Towbar VPLET0273
Australian Towbar VPLET0274

Electrically Deployable Towbar (Bill of Materials)

WARNING
  • See Owner's handbook for model specific trailer mass and nose load limits.
CAUTION
  • Under no circumstances is the motor to be removed from the towbar armature when being replaced. The complete armature assembly needs to be returned otherwise any claim will be rejected.
NOTE
  • Towing eye cover (A) needs ordering in your correct bumper color and may require painting before installation. See table below for details.
  • For motor vehicle data see sheet at the end of these instructions.
Bill of Materials Part Number
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Ceres Silver / Silicon Silver / Narvik Black (Comes primed and requires painting) LR135963
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Shadow Atlas (Does not require painting) LR153311
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Starlight Satin Chrome (Does not require painting) LR140125
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Nobel Chrome (Does not require painting) LR156942
(B) Electrically Deployable Towbar VPLET0336
(C) Towbar Fixing - x2 VPLET0336
(D) Module Holder VPLET0339
(E) Towbar Control Module (TBM) VPLKT0318
(F) Nut FN106046
(G) Electrically Deployable Towbar Harness (Does not matter what part number you order) LR171052 / LR174545
(H) Switch LR081321
(J) Single Switch Bezel LR131553 (Lunar) / LR131554 (Ebony)
(J) Double Switch Bezel LR131555 (Lunar) / LR131556 (Ebony)
(K) Tie Straps - x8 LR007225
(L) Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Clip - x3 LR146872

Detachable Towbar (Bill of Materials)

WARNING
  • See Owner's handbook for model specific trailer mass and nose load limits.
NOTE
  • Towing eye cover (A) needs ordering in your correct bumper color and may require painting before installation. See table below for details.
  • For motor vehicle data see sheet at the end of these instructions.
Bill of Materials Part Number
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Ceres Silver / Silicon Silver / Narvik Black (Comes primed and requires painting) LR135963
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Shadow Atlas (Does not require painting) LR153311
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Starlight Satin Chrome (Does not require painting) LR140125
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Nobel Chrome (Does not require painting) LR156942
(B) Detachable Towbar VPLET0272
(C) Towbar Fixing - x2 VPLET0272
(D) Module Holder VPLET0339
(E) Trailer Module (TRM) VPLYT0295
(F) Nut FN106046
(G) Detachable Towbar Harness (Does not matter what part number you order) LR171048 / LR177598
Detachable Towing Swan Neck LR130315

NAS Towbar (Bill of Materials)

WARNING
  • See Owner's handbook for model specific trailer mass and nose load limits.
NOTE
  • Towing eye cover (A) needs ordering in your correct bumper color and may require painting before installation. See table below for details.
  • For motor vehicle data see sheet at the end of these instructions.
Bill of Materials Part Number
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Ceres Silver / Silicon Silver / Narvik Black (Comes primed and requires painting) LR135961
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Shadow Atlas (Does not require painting) LR153310
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Starlight Satin Chrome (Does not require painting) LR140124
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Nobel Chrome (Does not require painting) LR156941
(B) NAS Towbar VPLET0273
(C) Towbar Fixing - x2 VPLET0273
(D) Module Holder VPLET0339
(E) TRM VPLYT0295
(F) Nut FN106046
(G) NAS Towbar Harness (Does not matter what part number you order) LR171048 / LR177598
NAS Towbar Hitch VPLEY0116

Australian Towbar (Bill of Materials)

WARNING
  • See Owner's handbook for model specific trailer mass and nose load limits.
NOTE
  • Towing eye cover (A) needs ordering in your correct bumper color and may require painting before installation. See table below for details.
  • For motor vehicle data see sheet at the end of these instructions.
Bill of Materials Part Number
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Ceres Silver / Silicon Silver / Narvik Black (Comes primed and requires painting) LR135961
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Shadow Atlas (Does not require painting) LR153310
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Starlight Satin Chrome (Does not require painting) LR140124
(A) Towing Eye Cover - Nobel Chrome (Does not require painting) LR156941
(B) Australian Towbar Deployable Towbar VPLET0274
(C) Towbar Fixing - x2 VPLET0274
(D) Module Holder VPLET0339
(E) TRM VPLYT0295
(F) Nut FN106046
(G) Australian Towbar Harness (Does not matter what part number you order) LR171048 / LR177598
Australian Towbar Hitch VPLEY0115

Additional part required 'ONLY' if the 'Deployable Side Steps' are already installed to your vehicle.

Warnings / Cautions / Notes

CAUTION
  • When vehicle is being rased on ramp, there is a risk of damage to vehicle if the exhaust or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank are not supported correctly when partly removed for access.
NOTE
  • Some illustrations will look different depending on vehicle variant, but the essential information is correct.
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Fitting Instruction
1

Fold down second row and third row seats (if applicable). Refer to Owner's Handbook.

2

Disconnect the 12V battery.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '414-00 12V System Disconnect and Connect'.
3
NOTE
  • Appearance of the loadspace cover will vary depending on the vehicle specification.

Remove the loadspace cover.

4
NOTE
  • Appearance of the loadspace stowage compartment will vary depending on the vehicle specification.

Remove x2 clips to remove the loadspace stowage compartment.

5

Remove x2 fixings and pull loadspace treadplate away from its x4 clips underneath to remove the treadplate.

6
NOTE
  • Complete step 'ONLY' if installing the electrically deployable towbar.

Aside the left loadspace trim panel sufficiently enough to gain access in preparation to install the electrically deployable towbar harness.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation'.
7
NOTE
  • Complete this step 'ONLY' if your vehicle is a Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) .

Remove the section of air ducting as illustrated to allow access for when you install the towing harness.

8
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to vehicles installed with rear antenna module.

Remove x2 fixings to move aside antenna module to gain access to the back panel studs behind.

9

Raise vehicle on a 4 post ramp.

10
NOTE
  • This step requires the aid of another technician.

Remove the rear bumper.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-19 Bumpers'.
11

Remove and retain x3 trim fixings to remove the rear bumper lower cover from the rear bumper.

12

Lower vehicle on ramp to gain access to the loadspace.

13

Deployable Side Steps

  1. If your vehicle already comes equipped with 'Deployable Side Steps' proceed to steps 14 to 19 then jump to step 22.
  2. If your vehicle does 'NOT' have 'Deployable Side Steps' then jump to step 20.
14

Disconnect (where arrowed) and discard deployable side step link lead.

15

Disconnect deployable side step harness from Running Board Control Module (RBM) .

16

Remove x2 fixings and remove the RBM.

17
NOTE
  • Electrically Deployable module shown. NON - electrically deployable module differ in appearance but the essential information is always correct.

Slide TBM(E) into deployable side step bracket (I). Make sure the holes are aligned as illustrated.

18
NOTE
  • Electrically Deployable module shown. NON - electrically deployable module differ in appearance but the essential information is always correct.

Install TBM(E) with deployable side step bracket (I) to the bracket studs and install with the x2 fixings removed in step 16.

  • Torque: 5Nm
19

Install RBM on top of the TBM to the deployable side step bracket (I) studs with x2 fixings (F).

  • Torque: 5Nm
20

Install module bracket (D) to vehicle floor studs with x2 fixings (F).

  • Torque: 10Nm
21
NOTE
  • Electrically Deployable module shown. NON - Electrically Deployable module differ in appearance but the essential information is always correct.

Install TBM(E) to the bracket studs and install with the x2 fixings (F).

  • Torque: 5Nm
22

Remove top earthing point fixing.

23

Remove rubber grommet and cable tie clip.

24
NOTE
  • Electrically Deployable Towbar harness shown. NON - electrically deployable towbar harness is similar but does not have connections (GK, GJ and GI).

Familiarize yourself with the harness.

  • Connector (GE) is only used to connect to the RBM when deployable side steps are present. If your vehicle does not have deployable side steps then tape this connecter to the main harness to keep it out of the way.
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NOTE
  • Electrically Deployable Towbar harness shown. NON - Electrically Deployable Towbar harness differ in appearance but the essential information is always correct.

Feed the electrical harness (G) through the back panel as illustrated and fasten harness where arrowed. Defender 130 vehicles will not have the clip arrowed furthest to the right.

  1. Connect earth connection (GD) to the earth point, using the fixing removed in step 22. Torque: 10Nm
  2. Connect connector (GC) to the main body harness.
26
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to vehicles installed with rear antenna module.

Install the antenna module back to its original position with x2 fixings.

  • Torque: 10Nm
27
NOTE
  • Electrically Deployable TBM'ONLY'
  • If deployable side steps RBM is installed the TBM is located under the RBM.

Connect connectors (GA), (GJ) and (GB) to the TBM(E).

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NOTE
  • NON - Electrically Deployable TRM'ONLY'
  • If deployable side steps RBM is installed the TRM is located under the RBM.

Connect connectors (GA) and (GB) to the TRM(E).

29
NOTE
  • This step is 'only' required if you have a 'Deployable Side Steps' installed.

Reconnecting the RBM.

  1. Connect the deployable side step harness back to the RBM (where arrowed), and then fasten with cable tie (K).
  2. Connect towbar harness connector (GE) to RBM.
30
NOTE
  • This step is 'ONLY' required if your vehicle is a MHEV.

Install the section of air ducting as illustrated if it was removed earlier.

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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping the harness and route the harness away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • Complete step 'ONLY' if installing the 'Electrically Deployable Towbar' to NON-PHEV or NON-MHEV vehicles.

Move the loadspace side trim aside to allow access. Route the electrical harness (G) as illustrated, and fasten the electrical harness to the vehicle body with the clip (arrowed) and x2 cable ties (K). Then proceed to step 34.

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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping the harness and route the harness away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • Complete step 'ONLY' if installing the 'Electrically Deployable Towbar' to MHEV vehicles.

Move the loadspace side trim aside to allow access. Route the electrical harness (G) as illustrated, and fasten the electrical harness to the vehicle body with the clip (arrowed) and x3 cable ties (K). Then proceed to step 34.

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CAUTION
  • Avoid trapping the harness and route the harness away from any sharp objects.
NOTE
  • Complete step 'ONLY' if installing the 'Electrically Deployable Towbar' to PHEV vehicles.

Move the loadspace side trim aside to allow access. Route the electrical harness (G) as illustrated, and fasten the electrical harness to the vehicle body with the clip (arrowed) and x3 clips (L).

34
NOTE
  • Complete step 'ONLY' if installing the 'Electrically Deployable Towbar'.

Connect the switch (H) to the connector (CK).

35

Raise vehicle on ramp.

36
WARNING
  • Care must be taken when working near the exhaust system as it can be very hot. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
CAUTION
  • The exhaust system must be supported. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the component.
  • When vehicle is being rased on ramp, there is a risk of damage to vehicle if the exhaust or DEF tank are not supported correctly when partly removed for access.

Remove the rear exhaust.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '309 Exhaust System'.
37
NOTE
  • For diesel vehicles 'ONLY' equipped with DEF Tank.

If relevant to your vehicle drain and remove the DEF tank

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '303 Engine Emission Control'.
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NOTE
  • This step contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.

Remove x4 or x6 fixings and remove exhaust heatshield depending on your vehicle specification to gain access to the rear bumper armature fixings.

39

Remove and retain the recovery plates (S1), (S2) and x8 fixings (S3).

40

Remove and retain x6 fixings (S4). There are x3 fixings on each side of the bumper armature.

41
WARNING
  • This step requires the aid of another technician (heavy component).

Remove and retain x8 fixings (S5) and remove the rear bumper armature.

42
WARNING
  • This step requires the aid of another technician (heavy component).
CAUTION
  • Take care to avoid damaging or obscuring the towing harness connectors as the towbar is installed.

Offer up the towbar (B) to the vehicle.

  • Install, but do not fully tighten x8 fixings (S5).
43

Complete on both sides of the vehicle. Install, but do not fully tighten x2 fixings (C) and x6 fixings (S4).

44

Tighten fixings.

  • (S5) Torque: 115Nm + 120º
  • (S4) Torque: 140Nm + 300º
  • (C) Torque: 115Nm + 120º
45

Install the recovery plates (S1) and (S2) to the towbar using x8 fixings (S3).

  • Torque: 170Nm
46
NOTE
  • This step applies 'ONLY' to Electrically Deployable Towbar - (VPLET0336 / VPLET0337).

Connect connector (GI) to the 'Electrically Deployable Towbar' motor and fasten the harness to the armature with the clip (arrowed).

47

Connect the connectors (GF) and (GH) to the towbar.

48
NOTE
  • This step contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.

Install x4 or x6 fixings and install the exhaust heatshield depending on your vehicle specification.

49
NOTE
  • For diesel vehicles 'ONLY' equipped with 'Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank'
  • Perform pull/push test to make sure robust connection has been made and that there are no leaks.
  • Make sure all diesel exhaust fluid tank harness connectors are correctly installed and audible click heard on installation. Perform pull/push test to make sure robust connection has been made. make sure all harness clips are reinstalled in their original locations on the diesel fluid tank and the vehicle body.
  • Make sure the diesel exhaust fluid injector pipe clips to the body are correctly installed. Make sure that the pipe is not damaged and does not have any leaks from connections.
  • Fill the diesel exhaust fluid tank with any fluid that was removed during removal.

Install the diesel exhaust fluid tank if required for your variant of vehicle.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '303 Engine Emission Control'.
50
NOTE
  • This step contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.

Install rear exhaust.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '309 Exhaust System'.
51
NOTE
  • Make sure the towing eye cover is painted to the correct color before installing. (see Bill of Materials).

Install the towing eye cover (A) to the bumper with the x3 retained trim screws.

52
NOTE
  • This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the rear bumper.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-19 Bumpers'.
53

Lower vehicle on ramp.

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WARNING
  • Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.
NOTE
  • This step applies 'ONLY' to aid the installation of the electrically deployable towbar switch (H) and panel (J). If there is already a cut out for the switch proceed to next step.

Remove the loadspace trim panel and cut a hole in the loadspace trim for the electrically deployable towbar switch (H).

  1. Identify the correct cut guide lines on the reverse of the loadspace trim panel.
  2. Use suitable tooling to cut the identified sections from the loadspace trim panel. Discard the removed sections.
55
NOTE
  • This step applies 'ONLY' to the installation of the electrically deployable towbar.

Install the loadspace left trim panel. During this step connect the switch panel (J) to the electrically deployable towbar switch (H). Install the switch panel (J) to the loadspace left trim panel.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation'.
56

Clip loadspace treadplate back into position and install x2 fixings.

  • Torque: 4Nm
57
NOTE
  • Appearance of the loadspace stowage compartment will vary depending on the vehicle specification.

Install x2 clips to install the loadspace stowage compartment.

58
NOTE
  • Appearance of the loadspace cover will vary depending on the vehicle specification.

Install the loadspace cover.

59

Connect the 12V battery.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '414-00 12V System Disconnect and Connect'.
60
NOTE
  • Make sure step 1 is successfully completed before proceeding to step 2.

Use the JLR approved diagnostic equipment to navigate to 'Diagnostics' section and follow the steps below.

  1. Within Vehicle Applications – Click ‘RUN’ for ‘Add/Remove Electronically Deployable Towbar’, then select ADD.
  2. Within Module Programing – Click ‘RUN’ for ‘TBM - Software - Replace Module’.
    3. To enable the changes on the vehicle
    Ignition off
    Close all doors
    Lock the vehicle
    Wait 5 minutes
    To confirm changes
    Unlock the vehicle
    Reset Infotainment Screen (Refer to 'Touchscreen' settings in Owners handbook for detailed procedure.)
    Confirm ‘Tow bar' tile is present on the Touchscreen.
61
NOTE
  • This step applies 'ONLY' to electrically deployable towbar.

Inspect the operation of the electrically deployable towbar using the electrically deployable towbar switch in the vehicle loadspace and front console.

  • If the testing is unsuccessful repeat STEP 60.
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NOTE
  • This step applies 'ONLY' to Detachable Towbar - (VPLET0272).

Before installing the detachable tow ball (LR130315) remove the x2 protective covers (arrowed). For the removal of the protective cap on the hitch follow these steps.

  1. Insert the key and turn clockwise to unlock the handwheel.
  2. Pull the handwheel away from the tow ball. Simultaneously turn the handwheel approximately half a turn counter-clockwise. The red lug on the handwheel must enter the green indicator scale.
  3. Then remove the protective cap and store in suitable location.
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WARNING
  • Extreme care must be taken when maneuvering the tow ball / towbar hitch. Use two hands to safely maneuver into place and make sure that no body part is below the tow ball / towbar hitch during installation or removal. Failure to safely install the tow ball could result in serious injury or death.

For installation of tow ball / towbar hitch.

  • For installation of deployable tow ball see your vehicles Owner's Handbook.
  • For installation of the NAS towbar hitch to the NAS Towbar, refer to the Towbar Hitch - North American Market specific instruction (VPLEY0116).
  • For installation of the AUS towbar hitch to the AUS Towbar, refer to the Towbar Hitch - Australian Market specific instruction (VPLEY0115).
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WARNING
  • Make sure the relevant safety warnings and cautions have been read and understood before towing a trailer.

Inspect the operation of the trailer lamps and the vehicle lamps. Both trailer and vehicle lights must be synchronized.

65

After the towball or towbar hitch has been removed it must be stored in a safe location.

  • The detachable tow ball must be removed if it is not required for immediate use. It can be stored on the loadspace tool tray in certain variants of the vehicle. If this is not the case then the detachable tow ball must be strapped to a suitable point in the vehicle.
  • The NAS or AUS towbar hitch is supplied in a hard plastic case that can be stored in the loadspace.
  • Install the protective covers back to the towbars after the towball or towbar hitch has been removed.
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WARNING

Motor Vehicle Data Sheets.

Motor vehicle data, Deployable Towbar Specifications
Type 5802
D-value 16.9 kN
Vertical coupling load 350kg
Coupling class A50-X
Manufacturer Brink Towing Systems B.V.
Model application Defender
EC-type approval number towbar E11*55R01/08*11283*03
Maximum trailer weight 3000kg
Motor vehicle data, Detachable Towbar Specifications
Type 323-162
D-value 16.6 kN
Vertical coupling load 200kg
Coupling class A50-X
Manufacturer Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
Model application Defender
EC-type approval number towbar E13*55R01/07*4605*00
Maximum trailer weight 3000kg
Motor vehicle data, NAS Towbar Specifications
Type 323-162
D-value 16.6 kN
Vertical coupling load 200kg
Coupling class A50-X
Manufacturer Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
Model application Defender
EC-type approval number towbar E13*55R01/07*4605*00
Maximum trailer weight 3000kg
Motor vehicle data, Australian Towbar Specifications
Type N/A
Vertical coupling load 350kg
Coupling class N/A
Manufacturer Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
Model application Defender
EC-type approval number towbar N/A
Maximum trailer weight 3000kg
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