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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER

WHEEL ARCH PROTECTION - REPLACEMENT - 110 / 130

704123487 / 704123488 / 704123490 / 704123491 / 704123492 / 704123493 / 704123494 / 704123495 / 704123496 / 704123497 / 704123500 / 704123501 / 704123502 / 704123503 / 524123473 / 524123472 / 704123524 / 704123525 / 704123526 / 704123529 / 524123520 / 524123521 / 704123527 / 704123530 / 704123528 / 704123531

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Incorrectly installed accessories can be dangerous. Read these instructions carefully before ordering and installing this accessory to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. Always follow these instructions. If you have any questions, contact your nearest approved Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) retailer.
Bill of Materials Vehicle Replacement Service Part Number - Grained Replacement Service Part Number - Gloss Black
(A) Front Wheel Arch Extension - RH - ROW Defender 110/130 704123487 524123473
(A) Front Wheel Arch Extension - LH - ROW Defender 110/130 704123488 524123472
(A) Front Wheel Arch Extension - RH - NAS - Pre 24MY only Defender 110/130 704123490 N/A
(A) Front Wheel Arch Extension - LH - NAS - Pre 24MY only Defender 110/130 704123491 N/A
(A) Front Wheel Arch Extension - RH - NAS - 24MY onwards only Defender 110/130 704123492 704123524
(A) Front Wheel Arch Extension - LH - NAS - 24MY onwards only Defender 110/130 704123493 704123525
(B) and (C) Rear Wheel Arch Extension Kit - RH - ROW Defender 110 704123494 704123526
(B) and (C) Rear Wheel Arch Extension Kit - LH - ROW Defender 110 704123495 704123529
(B) and (C) Rear Wheel Arch Extension Kit - RH - ROW Defender 130 704123496 524123520
(B) and (C) Rear Wheel Arch Extension Kit - LH - ROW Defender 130 704123497 524123521
(B) and (C) Rear Wheel Arch Extension Kit - RH - NAS Defender 110 704123500 704123527
(B) and (C) Rear Wheel Arch Extension Kit - LH - NAS Defender 110 704123501 704123530
(B) and (C) Rear Wheel Arch Extension Kit - RH - NAS Defender 130 704123502 704123528
(B) and (C) Rear Wheel Arch Extension Kit - LH - NAS Defender 130 704123503 704123531

Warnings / Cautions / Notes

WARNING
  • For your safety, you must wear suitable personal protective equipment when using the cleaner or adhesion promoter.
CAUTION
  • Protect the surrounding paintwork and trim to avoid damage.
  • Make sure the vehicle and part being installed are clean and dry at the correct temperature. In hot climate countries the panel temperatures could be greater than 40°C if the vehicle is left in the sun. Move the vehicle into the workshop and allow 2 hours to reach workshop temperatures before installing the accessory. Use infa-red thermometer JLR-60051001 to inspect the vehicle panel temperature is in the correct range before installing the accessory (see image below for the correct temperature range).
NOTE
  • These instructions illustrate the left side of the vehicle. The right side is installed in a similar manner.
Fitting Instruction
1
NOTE
  • Both front and rear wheel arch protection panels are shown in the illustration.

Verify that all clips are present and correctly positioned on the replacement wheel arch protection panel. Replace any missing clips before installation.

  • If you are replacing a front wheel arch protection see steps 2-11.
  • If you are replacing a rear wheel arch protection see steps 12-31.
2
CAUTION
  • Remove any remaining clips left behind from the vehicle body.

Remove the old front wheel arch protection panel.

  1. Using a plastic trim tool, carefully remove the wheel arch protection panel that is attached with x9 clips.
  2. If present, disconnect the side marker lamp connector while removing the wheel arch protection panel.
3

Remove any adhesive residue that may remain.

  • Clean the highlighted area using a clean lint-free cloth dampened with 50 % isopropanol/water mix (50% minimum alcohol content).
4
NOTE
  • The clips must not engage into the body at this stage.

Offer up the new front wheel arch protector (A) for masking purposes only.

  • Temporarily fasten the wheel arch protector to the body using a few strips of suitable tape.
5

Apply tape for protection above the front wheel arch protector (A).

  1. Apply suitable tape to mask the top edge of the wheel arch protector on the vehicle body.
  2. Remove the wheel arch protector.
6
CAUTION
  • When opened, use the sachet immediately on the area being worked on, as it will dry out quickly.

Clean area.

  1. Using the cleaner sachet supplied in the kit, clean a 20mm strip on the vehicle body from the lower edge of the tape on the front wheel arch.
  2. Allow a minimum of 2 minutes for drying before proceeding.
7
NOTE
  • When opened, use the sachet or pen immediately on the area being worked on, as it will dry out quickly.
  • To activate the adhesion promoter, hold the tube between your finger and thumb and squeeze the middle of the tube until you hear a clicking sound. Gently shake the tube, and the fluid will flow to the tip.

Apply the adhesion promoter pen or wipe sachet depending on what comes in your kit on the front wheel arch.

  1. Using the adhesion promoter supplied in the kit, wipe or apply a 20mm strip on the vehicle body from the lower edge of the tape on the front wheel arch.
  2. Allow a minimum of 5 minutes for drying. During this time, remove all masking tape from the vehicle.
8

Install the front wheel arch protector (A).

  1. If installing the wheel arch protector with indicator lamps, connect the indicator lamp connector first.
  2. Attach the lower tabs to the vehicle body trim.
  3. Push the wheel arch protector into the vehicle until it clips into place.
9

Peel away the adhesion strip.

  • Apply consistent pressure to the wheel arch protector while peeling the backing away from the adhesion strip.
  • If the backing for the adhesion strip becomes detached or cannot be accessed, carefully peel the backing away from the other end of the strip.
10

Use a lint-free cloth to apply pressure to the surface of the front wheel arch protector, focusing on the area of the adhesive tape.

11

Inspect the front wheel arch protector.

  • Note that the new wheel arch protection is designed with a deliberate overhang on the front and rear edges, which means it will not sit completely flush with the existing vehicle trim.
  • Carefully inspect for any gaps between the wheel arch protector and the vehicle body. If any gaps are visible, apply firm pressure until the protector adheres securely.
12
CAUTION
  • Remove any remaining clips left in the vehicle body.
NOTE
  • The following steps 'ONLY' apply to the replacement of the rear wheel arch protector.

Remove the old rear door arch protector.

  1. Open the rear door.
  2. Remove the old rear door arch protector from the vehicle.
13
CAUTION
  • Remove any remaining clips left in the vehicle body.

Remove the old rear wheel protector.

  1. Using a plastic trim tool remove the old rear wheel protector from the vehicle.
  2. If present disconnect the side marker lamp while removing the wheel arch.
14
CAUTION
  • Make sure there is no adhesive residue left behind.

Clean the highlighted area using a clean lint-free cloth dampened with 50 % isopropanol/water mix (50% minimum alcohol content).

15
CAUTION
  • Make sure there is no adhesive residue left behind.

Clean the highlighted area using a clean lint-free cloth dampened with 50 % isopropanol/water mix (50% minimum alcohol content).

16
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to Defender 110.
  • The clips must not engage into the body at this stage.

Offer up the new rear wheel arch protector (B) for masking purposes only.

  • Temporarily fasten the wheel arch protector to the body using a few strips of suitable tape.
17
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to Defender 130.
  • The clips must not engage into the body at this stage.

Offer up the new rear wheel arch protector (B) for masking purposes only.

  • Temporarily fasten the wheel arch protector to the body using a few strips of suitable tape.
18

Apply tape for protection above the rear wheel arch protector (B).

  1. Apply suitable tape to mask the top edge of the rear wheel arch protector on the vehicle body.
  2. Remove the wheel arch protector.
19
NOTE
  • Take care to not engage the clips into the rear door at this stage.

Offer up the rear door arch protector (C) for masking purposes only.

  • Temporarily fasten the rear door arch protector to the body using a few strips of suitable tape.
20

Apply tape for protection.

  1. Apply suitable tape to mask the top edge of the rear door arch protector on the vehicle door.
  2. Remove the rear door arch protector.
21
CAUTION
  • Use cleaner sachet. When the cleaner sachet is opened, use it promptly on the corner you are working on. It will dry out if left too long.

Clean the area illustrated.

  1. Using the supplied cleaner sachet, clean a 20mm strip on the vehicle body from the lower edge of the tape on the rear wheel arch.
  2. Allow a minimum of 2 minutes for drying before proceeding.
22
CAUTION
  • Use one promoter pen. When the promoter pen is opened, use it promptly. It will dry out if left too long.
NOTE
  • To activate the adhesion promoter, hold the tube between your finger and thumb, squeeze the middle of the tube until you here a crack noise, shake the tube gently and the fluid will flow to the tip.

Apply the adhesion promoter, either using the pen or the wipe sachet, to the rear door wheel arch.

  1. Using the supplied adhesion promoter, apply a 20mm strip to the vehicle body from the lower edge of the tape on the rear wheel arch.
  2. Allow a minimum of 5 minutes for drying. During this time, remove all masking tape from the vehicle.
23
CAUTION
  • Take care not to bend the lower location leg when installing.

Install the rear door arch protector (C).

  1. Install the lower tab into the vehicle body trim.
  2. Push the rear door arch protector into the door until it clips into place.
24

Peel away the adhesion strip.

  • Apply consistent pressure to the rear door arch protector while peeling the backing away from the adhesion strip.
  • If the backing for the adhesion strip becomes detached or cannot be accessed, carefully peel the backing away from the other end of the strip.
25

Use a lint-free cloth to apply pressure to the surface of the rear wheel arch protector, focusing on the area of the adhesive tape.

26
CAUTION
  • Take care not to bend the lower location leg when installing.
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to Defender 110.

Install the rear wheel arch protector (B).

  1. If installing the wheel arch protector with indicator lamps, connect the indicator lamp connector first.
  2. Attach the lower tabs to the vehicle body trim.
  3. Push the wheel arch protector into the vehicle until it clips into place.
27
CAUTION
  • Take care not to bend the lower location leg when installing.
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to Defender 130.

Install the rear wheel arch protector (B).

  1. If installing the wheel arch protector with indicator lamps, connect the indicator lamp connector first.
  2. Attach the lower tabs to the vehicle body trim.
  3. Push the wheel arch protector into the vehicle until it clips into place.
28

Peel away the adhesion strip.

  • Apply consistent pressure to the wheel arch protector while peeling the backing away from the adhesion strip.
  • If the backing for the adhesion strip becomes detached or cannot be accessed, carefully peel the backing away from the other end of the strip.
29

Close the rear door and use a lint-free cloth to apply pressure to the surface of the rear wheel arch protector, focusing on the area of the adhesive tape.

30
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to Defender 110.

Visually inspect the rear wheel arch protector.

  • When installing the new wheel arch protection is designed to not sit flush with existing trim and will have an over hang on the front and rear.
  • Make sure there are no gaps to the vehicle body. If any gap is visible, apply more pressure until the wheel arch protector adheres.
  • For North American market inspect the functionality of the side marker lamps before customer handover.
31
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to Defender 130.

Visually inspect the rear wheel arch protector.

  • Note that the new wheel arch protection is designed with a deliberate overhang on the front and rear edges, which means it will not sit completely flush with the existing vehicle trim.
  • Make sure there are no gaps to the vehicle body. If any gap is visible, apply more pressure until the wheel arch protector adheres.
  • For North American market inspect the functionality of the side marker lamps before customer handover.
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