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Lighting - Removal & Installation Land Rover Range Rover III

Exterior Lights 23 illustrations ~1425 words

86.40.17 Headlamps - align beam

Between VINs 2A100042 and 3A117361, models with Xenon headlamps were fitted with a headlamp levelling ECU. All vehicles in this VIN range must have TestBook/T4 connected to align the headlamps.

Check

  1. Ensure vehicle is parked on level ground and is at standard ride height
  2. Models with headlamp levelling ECU: Connect TestBook/T4 to align headlamps.
  3. Position and align beam setting equipment to headlamp.
  4. Switch on headlamps. Headlamp setting 1.4% below horizontal and parallel.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Adjust
Scheme 1: Adjust
  1. Adjust headlamp using a 6 mm Allen key.
  2. Turn Allen screw 'A' for vertical alignment.
  3. Turn Allen screw 'B' for horizontal alignment. When adjusting horizontal alignment ensure the vertical alignment remains within specification.
  4. Align beam setting equipment to 2nd headlamp.
  5. Adjust 2nd headlamp as detailed above.
  6. Switch off headlamps and remove beam setting equipment.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Remove
Scheme 2: Remove
  1. Remove headlamp assembly. «86.40.55 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-removal-installation__864055-headlamp-assembly)
  2. Remove 3 Torx screws securing the gas discharge control unit to head lamp assembly.
  3. Disconnect multiplug from headlamp and remove gas discharge control unit.

Refit

  1. Clean headlamp area around the gas discharge control unit multiplug.
  2. Fit the gas discharge control unit to headlamp and secure with Torx screws.
  3. Fit headlamp assembly. «86.40.55 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-removal-installation__864055-headlamp-assembly)

86.40.06 Electronic control unit (ECU) headlamp levelling - Xenon headlamps only

If the ECU is to be replaced then Testbook/T4 must be connected and correct procedures adhered to, prior to battery disconnection.

The headlamp levelling ECU is only fitted to models between the following VINs; 2A100042 and 3A117361.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Remove
Scheme 3: Remove
  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove lower finisher from LH 'A' post. «76.13.27 TRIM FINISHER - 'A' POST - LOWER»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-fittings)
  3. Pull carpet edge back for access.
  4. Remove upper scrivet securing ECU and carefully release ECU from lower scrivet.
  5. Release and disconnect multiplug from ECU and remove the ECU.
  1. Position ECU and connect multiplug.
  2. Fit ECU to lower scrivet and secure with upper scrivet.
  3. Fit 'A' post lower finisher. «76.13.27 TRIM FINISHER - 'A' POST - LOWER»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-fittings)
  4. Connect the battery earth lead.
  5. Adjust headlamps. «86.40.17 HEADLAMPS - ALIGN BEAM»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-removal-installation__864017-headlamps-align-beam)

86.40.09 Bulb - headlamp

WARNINGFor vehicles fitted with Xenon headlamps, the following precautions must be observed. Failure to comply may result in exposure to ultra violet rays, severe electric shock, burns or risk of explosion.
  1. Ensure headlamps are switched off at all times
  2. Eye and hand protection must be worn
  3. Never switch on lamps or test bulbs with the lamp holder detached from headlamp

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection section are observed.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Remove
Scheme 4: Remove

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5
  1. Open bonnet for access.
  2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  3. RH Headlamp on V8 models: Remove air cleaner assembly.
  4. Remove headlamp bulb dust cover. NOTE: Xenon headlamp illustrated.
  5. Disconnect the headlamp bulb bayonet connection. «ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/oem-general-information/#general-information) NOTE: Xenon headlamp illustrated.
  6. Remove collar securing bulb to lampholder, release and remove bulb.
  1. Position the bulb to the lampholder, fit and secure the collar.
  2. Connect headlamp bulb bayonet connection.
  3. Fit and secure headlamp bulb dust cover.
  4. RH Headlamp on V8 models: Fit air cleaner assembly.
  5. Connect the battery earth lead.
  6. Close bonnet.

86.40.29 Lamp assembly - side & indicator

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection section are observed.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Remove
Scheme 6: Remove

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8
  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove thumbscrew nut securing lamp assembly to headlamp mounting bracket.
  3. Slide lamp assembly forward, disconnect multiplugs and remove lamp assembly. NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  4. Remove bulb holders from lamp assembly, remove bulbs from holders.
  1. Fit bulbs to holders.
  2. Fit bulb holders to lamp assembly.
  3. Connect multiplugs.
  4. Fit and secure lamp assembly.
  5. Connect battery earth lead.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Remove
Scheme 9: Remove
  1. Push side repeater lamp towards front of vehicle. Release clip and ease lamp from wing.
  2. Disconnect multiplug. NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  3. Release bulb holder from lamp.
  4. Release bulb from holder.
  1. Fit bulb and secure bulb holder to lamp.
  2. Connect multiplug.
  3. Fit and secure lamp assembly.

86.40.55 Headlamp assembly

WARNINGFor vehicles fitted with Xenon headlamps, the following precautions must be observed. Failure to comply may result in exposure to ultra violet rays, severe electric shock, burns or risk of explosion.
  1. Ensure headlamps are switched off at all times
  2. Eye and hand protection must be worn
  3. Never switch on lamps or test bulbs with the lamp holder detached from headlamp

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Remove
Scheme 10: Remove

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11
  1. RH Headlamp on V8 models: Remove air cleaner assembly.
  2. Remove side and indicator lamp «86.40.29 LAMP ASSEMBLY - SIDE & INDICATOR»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-removal-installation__864029-lamp-assembly-side)
  3. Protect bumper from damage. CAUTION: Always protect paintwork when removing or refitting any body trims or bumpers.
  4. Remove headlight wiper arm. «84.25.02 ARM -- WIPER -- HEADLAMP»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wipers-and-washers-removal-installation)
  5. Remove headlight wiper spindle escutcheon.
  6. Remove front grille. «76.55.03 FRONT GRILLE»(ref-208059-S30557235592005120200000)
  7. Remove 4 bolts securing headlamp.
  8. Slide headlamp forward, disconnect multiplug and remove headlamp.
  1. Position headlamp and connect multiplug.
  2. Fit headlamp onto lower mountings, fit and tighten bolts to 6 Nm (4.4 lbf.ft).
  3. Fit front grille. «76.55.03 FRONT GRILLE»(ref-208059-S30557235592005120200000)
  4. Fit headlight wiper spindle escutcheon.
  5. Fit headlight wiper arm. «84.25.02 ARM -- WIPER -- HEADLAMP»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wipers-and-washers-removal-installation)
  6. Fit side and indicator lamp. «86.40.29 LAMP ASSEMBLY - SIDE & INDICATOR»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-removal-installation__864029-lamp-assembly-side)
  7. Check headlamp alignment - adjust if necessary. «86.40.17 HEADLAMPS - ALIGN BEAM»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-removal-installation__864017-headlamps-align-beam)
  8. RH Headlamp on V8 models: Fit air cleaner assembly.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Remove
Scheme 12: Remove

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
Scheme 13
  1. Open upper and lower tailgates.
  2. Remove 2 screws securing lamp to body.
  3. Release lamp from mountings and withdraw horizontally. Disconnect multiplug and remove lamp. CAUTION: Always protect paintwork and glass when removing trim finishers.
  4. Depress clips and remove bulb holder from lamp assembly.
  5. Remove bulb from bulb holder. NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  6. Remove remaining bulbs from holder.
  7. Disconnect LED Lucar connections from bulb holder assembly.
  1. Connect Lucars to bulb holder.
  2. Fit bulbs to holders.
  3. Fit bulb and secure bulb holder to lamp.
  4. Connect multiplug to lamp.
  5. Fit and secure lamp assembly.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Remove
Scheme 14: Remove
  1. Remove screw securing reversing lamp to lower tailgate, release lamp and disconnect bulb holder.
  2. Release bulb from holder.
  1. Fit new bulb to holder.
  2. Fit bulb holder to lamp.
  3. Fit lamp to tailgate and secure with screw.

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: Remove
Scheme 15: Remove

Scheme 16

Scheme 16
Scheme 16
  1. Release clips securing driving lamp finisher to bumper, collect the finisher.
  2. Remove 3 screws securing lamp assembly to bumper.
  3. Release lamp assembly from bumper and disconnect multiplug. NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  4. Remove bulb holder from lamp.
  5. Remove bulb from bulb holder.
  1. Fit bulb and secure bulb holder to lamp.
  2. Connect multiplug.
  3. Fit new lamp to bumper and secure with screws.
  4. Fit and secure finisher to bumper.

Remove

  1. Remove upper tailgate spoiler. «76.10.91 SPOILER - TAILGATE»(ref-208059-S26385576422005120200000)
  2. Remove 4 screws securing CHMSL to spoiler, release harness from spoiler and remove lamp.
  1. Position CHMSL and harness to spoiler, secure with screws.
  2. Fit upper tailgate spoiler. «76.10.91 SPOILER - TAILGATE»(ref-208059-S26385576422005120200000)

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: Remove
Scheme 17: Remove
  1. Release lamp from console, rear edge first.
  2. Disconnect multiplug and remove lamp.
  1. Position lamp and connect multiplug.
  2. Fit lamp to console.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: Remove
Scheme 18: Remove

Scheme 19

Scheme 19
Scheme 19
  1. Remove fascia end closing panel. «76.46.11 CLOSING PANEL - FASCIA END»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-fittings)
  2. Remove face level air vent.
  3. Remove 'A' post upper trim finisher. «76.13.26 TRIM FINISHER - 'A' POST - UPPER»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-fittings__761326-trim-finisher-a-post)
  4. Remove 3 Torx screws securing upper finisher to fascia.
  5. Release upper finisher from fascia and disconnect switch multiplug.
  6. Disconnect footwell lamp multiplug.
  7. Remove upper finisher. NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  8. Remove switch assembly from finisher.
  1. Fit switch assembly to finisher.
  2. Connect multiplugs.
  3. Fit finisher to fascia and secure with screws.
  4. Fit face level air vents.
  5. Fit fascia end closing panels. «76.46.11 CLOSING PANEL - FASCIA END»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-fittings)
  6. Fit 'A' post finisher. «76.13.26 TRIM FINISHER - 'A' POST - UPPER»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-fittings__761326-trim-finisher-a-post)

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: Remove
Scheme 20: Remove
  1. Release 4 internal clips securing air vent to finisher, apply an even outward pressure until the last clip is released.
  2. Disconnect multiplug and remove hazard warning switch.
  1. Position hazard warning switch and connect multiplug.
  2. Fit and secure air vent.

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: Remove
Scheme 21: Remove
  1. Remove rotary coupler.
  2. Depress 2 clips and remove switch from rotary coupler assembly.
  1. Fit switch to rotary coupler, ensure engagement of clips.
  2. Fit rotary coupler.

86.77.02 Light check module (LCM)

If the ECU is to be replaced then Testbook/T4 must be connected and correct procedures adhered to, prior to battery disconnection.

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: Remove
Scheme 22: Remove

Scheme 23

Scheme 23
Scheme 23
  1. Remove RH lower 'A' post finisher. «76.13.27 TRIM FINISHER - 'A' POST - LOWER»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-fittings)
  2. Remove screw securing LCM to 'A' post.
  3. Release LCM from mounting and disconnect multiplugs.
  4. Remove LCM.
  1. Position LCM and connect multiplugs.
  2. Fit LCM and secure with screw.
  3. Fit RH lower 'A' post finisher. «76.13.27 TRIM FINISHER - 'A' POST - LOWER»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-fittings)

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