300Tdi Defender
CHASSIS AND BODY
23
REPAIR
9. Remove fixings securing bottom edge of trim
panel to body side.
10. Release top edge of trim panel by striking
upwards with the hand to disengage 3 spring
clips.
11. Lift trim panel from window surround and feed
seat belt through panel aperture.
12. Remove trim panel from vehicle.
Refit
13. Fit new spring clips to the 3 brackets on top
edge of side trim panel.
14. Feed seat belt through aperture in trim panel and
fit finisher.
15. Align trim panel, ensuring it is correctly
positioned around side window.
16. Locate trim panel spring clips on inner cant rail
and press firmly down to secure top edge of trim
panel.
17. Align bosses of trim panel with body side fixing
holes and secure with bolts or screws. If
individual type seats are fitted do not fully tighten
fixings at this stage.
18. Fit seat belt clip to ’C’ post.
19. Fit trim panel cap fastener to ’C’ post.
20. Fit seat belt to wheel arch. Tighten bolt to
32 Nm
(24 lbf/ft).
21. Fit seat belt guide bracket to ’C’ post. Tighten
bolt to
32 Nm (24 lbf/ft) and fit finisher cap.
22. Fit rear end trim panel
See Rear end trim
panel .
23. Fit inward facing seats
See Rear seat squab ,
or
See Rear bench seat .
REAR END TRIM PANEL - 90/110 STATION
WAGON
Service repair no - 76.13.71
Remove
1. Pull edge of rear end trim panel firmly to release
2 spring retaining clips from vertical rail at door
aperture.
2. Remove rear end trim panel.
Refit
3. Fit new spring clips to the 2 brackets on side of
trim panel.
4. Position outboard edge of trim panel in corner to
abut side trim panel and locate spring clips on
vertical rail.
5. Press edge of trim panel firmly to secure in
position.