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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER

EXPEDITION ROOF RACK - 110 / 130

VPLE110CB001 / VPLE130CB001 / VPLER0181 / VPLER0194 / VPLER0203 / VPLER0204 / VPLLE0007 / VPLLE0008

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.
Accessory Part Number Washers Virtual Kit Number (Expedition Roof Rack and Washers)
Expedition Roof Rack - Defender 110 VPLER0181 / VPLER0203 / VPLLE0007 704123562 VPLE110CB001
Expedition Roof Rack - Defender 130 VPLER0194 / VPLER0204 / VPLLE0008 704123562 VPLE130CB001

Expedition Roof Rack - Defender 110 / 130 (Bill of Materials)

Bill Of Materials Quantity
(A) Expedition Roof Rack x1
(B) Fixing - M8x40 x12
(C) Fixing - M8 x12
(D) Spacer x6
(E) Spacer Plate x6
(F) Rack Supports x6
(G) Clamp Plates x6
(H) Roof Rack Caps x2
(I) Roof Rack Finishers x8

x12 additional M8 washers 704123562 will need to be ordered as it does not come in the main accessory kit.

Bill Of Materials Quantity
(J) Washer - M8 x12

Warnings / Cautions / Notes

WARNING
  • Do not exceed 130 km/h or 80 mph when the 'Expedition Roof Rack' is installed.
  • Seek the assistance from 2 other people when installing the heavy 'Expedition Roof Rack'.
  • The handling characteristics of the vehicle will change when a roof load is installed, driving techniques should be altered to suit this changed condition when, for example, braking and cornering.
  • Be aware of the extra vehicle height.
  • Negotiate sharp bends with caution and moderate cornering speeds.
  • Avoid harsh acceleration and braking.
  • After covering the indicated distances (60 km or 40 miles. 250 km or 150 miles), inspect the torque of all the expedition roof rack fixings. Then every 1000 km or 600 miles thereafter.
CAUTION
  • The vehicle must be equipped with 'Roof Rails' if the 'Expedition Roof Rack' is going to be installed.
  • 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.
  • Do not use automated vehicle washes with the expedition roof rack installed.
  • The roof opening panel should not be used when the 'Expedition Roof Rack' is carrying loads that protrude beneath the lower surface of the expedition roof rack cross bars.
  • Objects placed above the roof mounted satellite antenna may reduce the quality of the signal received by the vehicle and could have a detrimental effect on the navigation and satellite radio systems, if installed.
NOTE
  • Obey local regulations regarding carrying on the roof of a vehicle.
  • Removing the 'Expedition Roof Rack', when not in use, will improve fuel economy.
  • It is very important to maintain the equipment in good working order.
  • Keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Weight Limits

WARNING
  • The load must be evenly distributed over the area of the 'Expedition Roof Rack' as illustrated. The centre of gravity of the load must be kept as low as possible as illustrated.
  • The maximum load that can be placed on the 'Expedition Roof Rack' is based 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 129kg.
  • The maximum load that can be placed on the rear of the 'Expedition Roof Rack' 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, or accessories, outside of 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 by-laws.
NOTE
  • The weight of the 'Expedition Roof Rack' is 32 kg or 70 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 strap or place heavy load onto the front of the 'Expedition Roof Rack'.
  • Do not use elastic straps (bungees) to secure loads onto the 'Expedition Roof Rack'.
  • All straps that are used must be maintained in a good working order.
  • Make sure that all cargo and accessories are installed securely to the 'Expedition Roof Rack'. Inspect the security of the attachment of the load 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.
  • Where specialized accessories are available for securing loads (for example cycle carriers or ski carriers), these must be used.
Fitting Instruction
NOTE
  • This procedure shows Defender 110 illustrations. Defender 130 is similar.
1

If there is a pre-installed 'Deployable Roof Ladder' present on your vehicle, this will need to be removed 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

Align and insert the clamp plates (G) into the large cut outs on the roof rail at the x6 locations.

3

Slide the clamp plates (G) into position.

  1. Slide the front and middle clamp plates (G) toward the front of the vehicle along the roof rails, approximately to the location shown.
  2. Slide the rear clamp plates (G) toward the rear of the vehicle along the roof rails, approximately to the location shown.
4

Identify the label on the rack supports (F) to find the location identifier ('FL' = Front Left, 'FR' = Front Right, 'ML' = Middle Left, 'MR' = Middle Right, 'RR' = Rear Right, 'RL' = Rear Left). The rack supports must be installed at the correct location on the vehicle as indicated by the label.

5
CAUTION
  • Make sure the rack supports (F) are installed at the correct location on the vehicle as illustrated. Observe the location identifier on each of the rack supports.

Install the rack supports (F) to the clamp plates.

  1. Place the rack supports (F) onto the clamp plates. Make sure the orientation is correct.
  2. Slide the front and middle rack supports forward until the stoppers on the underneath of the support do not allow further movement.
  3. Slide the rear rack supports backward until the stoppers on the underneath of the support do not allow further movement.
6

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

7

Install, but do not fully tighten fixings (C) and washers (J) to secure the x6 rack supports (F) to the x6 clamp plates (G).

8

Inspect the Expedition Roof Rack (A) and make sure all fixings shown are fully tightened. Torque: 11Nm

9
CAUTION
  • Make sure the versatile roof rack finishers are cut to a length so they fill the entire length of the slot in each cross bar. The finisher should install under the longitudinal section of the roof rack on both sides. If gaps remain, there will be noise generated as the vehicle is being driven.
NOTE
  • Finisher part number replacement if required: LR171762.

Install the versatile roof rack finishers (I) into each cross bar by pushing down along the length of the finisher. Cut the versatile roof rack finishers to the required length.

10
WARNING
  • This step requires x3 people to complete. Position x1 person on each side of the vehicle and x1 person at the rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION
  • Take care when lifting the expedition roof rack onto the vehicle to avoid damage to the vehicle paintwork and exterior finishers.

Offer up the expedition roof rack (A) into position.

  1. Offer up the expedition roof rack (A) over the vehicle and place onto the rack supports (F).
  2. Make sure the fixing holes in the expedition roof rack align with the matching holes in the rack supports. Adjust the rack supports if required.
  3. Then remove the expedition roof rack when everything is aligned.
11
NOTE
  • If you are also installing the 'Deployable Roof Ladder', it should be fully installed before proceeding with the remaining 'Expedition Roof Rack' installation steps.

Fully tighten fixings (C).

  • Torque: 30Nm
12
WARNING
  • This step requires x3 people to complete. Position x1 person on each side of the vehicle and x1 person at the rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION
  • Take care when lifting the 'Expedition Roof Rack' onto the vehicle to avoid damage to the vehicle paintwork and exterior finishers.

Offer up, and align the expedition roof rack (A) back onto the rack supports (F).

13
CAUTION
  • Use Duct tape and not Masking tape.

Before bolting the fixings down on the top of the roof rack, apply Duct tape to the top longitudinal part of the frame on areas above each fixing bracket to avoid scratches to the roof rack.

14

Install the expedition roof rack to the rack supports.

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

Install the x2 expedition roof rack caps (H) to the expedition roof rack.

16

Inspect the expedition roof rack is installed correctly.

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