2023 Land Rover Defender Wheel Changing Owners Manual

2023 Land Rover Defender Wheel Changing

WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY

Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.

• Make sure that all passengers, and animals, are out of the vehicle and in a safe place away from the carriageway.
• Make sure that the vehicle and jack are both on firm, level ground. Do not jack the vehicle if it is over a metal grating or manhole cover.
• Make sure that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and engage the steering lock.
• Always use the complete jacking lever assembly throughout the wheel changing process, to minimize any chance of accidental injury. Position the jack from the side of the vehicle, in line with the appropriate jacking point. Never place anything between the jack and the ground, or between the jack and the vehicle. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle, unless the jack head is fully engaged in the jacking point. Only jack the vehicle using the approved jacking points.
• WARNING – THAT NO PERSON SHOULD PLACE ANY PORTION OF THEIR BODY UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
• The jack is designed for wheel changing only. Never work beneath the vehicle with the jack as the only means of support. Always use correctly-rated vehicle support stands before putting any part of the body beneath the vehicle.
• When jacking the vehicle, make sure that all precautions are taken to prevent vehicle movement. As an additional precaution, it is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle are chocked.
• When one rear wheel is lifted off the ground, the transmission Park (P) position does not prevent the vehicle from moving. The vehicle can potentially slip off the jack, as the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) operates only on the rear wheels. Use a wheel chock when jacking the vehicle.
• Always check the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. Chock the front of a front wheel or the rear of a rear wheel.\
• If jacking the vehicle on a slight slope is unavoidable, place the chocks on the downhill side of the two opposite wheels. Two chocks must be used if this is the case.
• Take care when loosening the wheel nuts. The wheel brace may slip off if not properly attached, and the wheel nuts may give way suddenly. Either unexpected movement may cause an injury.
• Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is supported only by a jack.
• Remove the spare wheel before jacking the vehicle, to avoid destabilizing the vehicle when raised. Take care when lifting the spare wheel and removing the punctured wheel. The wheels are heavy, and can cause injuries if not handled correctly.
• After wheel changing, always secure the tools, jack, and the replaced wheel in the correct storage positions. Such objects, if not properly stored, can become flying missiles in a crash or rollover.

TOOL KIT

The tool kit is located beneath the loadspace floor panel.

The tool kit consists of the following:

1. Jack assembly.
2. Locking wheel nut adaptor.
3. Spare wheel alignment tool.

The tool kit is located beneath the loadspace floor panel.

The tool kit consists of the following:

1. Jack assembly.
2. Locking wheel nut adaptor.
3. Spare wheel alignment tool.
4. Towing eye.
5. Emergency funnel.

The jack assembly consists of:

1. Jack: Observe the instructions printed on the jack.
2. Wheel brace.
3. Jack handle.

NOTES
Tool types and positions may vary from the illustration.

NOTES
Examine the jack occasionally. Clean and grease the moving parts, particularly the screw thread, to prevent corrosion.

NOTES
Take careful note of the storage position for each tool, as it is important to return the tools to their correct position after use.

Commercial vehicles: The tool kit is stored in a bag, and secured in the storage compartment under loadspace floor, with 2 straps.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): The tool kit is stored in a bag, and secured to the loadspace floor with 2 straps.

REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL

Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.

WARNING

• Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before removing the spare wheel. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
• An open tail door obscures the rear lights. If available, place a warning triangle at a suitable distance behind the vehicle, facing toward oncoming traffic. See WARNING TRIANGLE.
• Do not store the wheel while the vehicle is raised on the jack.
• Always secure the spare wheel, or the removed wheel, in the correct position, using the three-wheel nuts.

NOTES
If in any doubt regarding the ability to remove or secure the spare wheel, seek assistance. See ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.

The spare wheel is located on the taildoor. The spare wheel is secured to the vehicle with three wheel nuts.

The location of the locking wheel nuts depends on the specification of the vehicle:

1. Steel wheels: One locking wheel nut in the upper position, as shown.
2. Alloy wheels: Two locking wheel nuts in the lower positions, as shown.

Vehicles with steel wheels have a hubcap. To remove the hubcap:

1. Insert a suitable tool into the slot on the hub cap.
2. Carefully lever the hub cap off the wheel nuts.

To remove the spare wheel:

1. Carefully remove the spare wheel’s cover or hubcap.
2. Use the locking wheel nut adaptor and the wheel brace to remove the locking wheel nuts. See TOOL KIT.
3. Remove the standard wheel nuts.
   WARNING
   Make sure that the spare wheel is supported when removing the final wheel nut. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

Vehicles with alloy wheels: A spare wheel alignment tool is supplied in the vehicle’s tool kit. See TOOL KIT.

Install the spare wheel alignment tool as shown before storing the spare wheel on the vehicle:

1. Fit the spare wheel alignment tool to the spare wheel carrier.
2. Tighten the spare wheel alignment tool using the end of the wheel brace.

CAUTION
Make sure that the locking wheel nuts are fitted in the correct location.

Reverse the removal procedure to store the changed wheel. Tighten the spare wheel nuts to 120 Nm.

CAUTION
Make sure that the hubcap is correctly aligned to the locking wheel nut.

To install the hubcap:

1. Align the hubcap to the locking wheel nut.
2. Press the hubcap firmly into place.

USING WHEEL CHOCKS

WARNING
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before using wheel chocks. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.

NOTES
Wheel chocks are a useful addition to a vehicle’s tool kit.

If required, a wheel chock can be stored with the vehicle’s tool kit. See TOOL KIT.

LOCKING WHEEL NUTS

NOTES
Not all vehicles have locking wheel nuts as standard parts.

CAUTION
The locking wheel nut adaptor must be correctly aligned and fully fitted to the locking wheel nut before usage. Incorrect fitment can result in permanent damage to the locking wheel nut adaptor. If in doubt, contact a retailer/authorised repairer.

CAUTION
Do not use air tools or power tools to remove or to refit the locking wheel nuts. Doing so may damage the locking wheel nuts or the locking wheel nut adaptor.

The locking wheel nuts are dependent on the vehicle’s specification:

1. Vehicles with alloy wheels.
2. Vehicles with steel wheels.

Locking wheel nuts can be removed and fitted using only the special adaptor provided. See TOOL KIT.

To release the locking wheel nuts:

1. Fit the locking wheel nut adaptor onto the locking wheel nut. Make sure that the locking wheel nut adaptor fully engages.
   CAUTION
   If the locking wheel nut adaptor is forced onto the locking wheel nut, the adaptor may be damaged beyond repair.
2. Locate the wheel brace over the locking wheel nut adaptor. Unscrew the wheel nut half a turn counter-clockwise.
3. After raising the vehicle on the jack, remove the locking wheel nut.

NOTES
When the vehicle is first supplied, the wheel nut adaptor may be stored in the glovebox. If this is the case, the wheel nut adaptor must be moved to its correct storage position in the loadspace, as soon as possible. See TOOL KIT.

NOTES
Should a replacement locking wheel nut adaptor be required, consult an authorised retailer. It is advised to make a note of the locking wheel nut adaptor code number to allow a replacement to be sourced, if ever required. Depending upon the specification of the locking wheel nut adaptor, the code may be stamped on the locking wheel nut adaptor or supplied on a separate card.

Locking wheel nut adaptor code number

WHEEL CHANGING

Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.

Before raising the vehicle:

1. Remove the required tools from the vehicle. See TOOL KIT.
2. Remove the spare wheel. See REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL.
3. Correctly position the wheel chocks. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.

Vehicles with steel wheels have a hubcap. To remove the hubcap:

1. Insert a suitable tool into the slot on the hub cap.
2. Carefully lever the hub cap off the wheel nuts.

To change a wheel:

1. Use the wheel nut brace to loosen the wheel nuts of the wheel to be replaced. Turn half a turn counter-clockwise.
2. Locate the jack under the relevant jacking point (1).
   CAUTION
   Do not allow the jack to contact the sill at any other point, as damage may result.
3. Unfold the handle from the stored position on the jack. Fit the wheel nut brace to the end of the cranking handle.
4. Rotate the handle clockwise (2) to raise the jack, until the jack pin locates into the jacking point.
5. Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground.
   WARNING
   Avoid rapid, jerky actions. Rapid, jerky actions may cause the vehicle and jack to become unstable, which may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
6. Remove the wheel nuts. Place the wheel nuts together where they cannot roll away.
7. Remove the wheel and place it to one side.
   CAUTION
   Do not lay the wheel on its face, as this may damage the finish.
8. Fit the spare wheel to the hub.
9. Refit the wheel nuts. Lightly tighten the wheel nuts. Make sure the wheel is making contact with the hub evenly.
10. Make sure the area under the vehicle is clear of obstructions. Lower the vehicle slowly and smoothly.
11. With all of the wheels on the ground and the jack removed, fully tighten the wheel nuts. Tighten the wheel nuts, in the sequence shown in the illustration, to the correct torque of 140 Nm.

Check and adjust the tyre pressure as soon as possible.

To install the hubcap:

1. Align the hubcap to the locking wheel nut.
2. Press the hubcap firmly into place.

SIDE STEPS AND TUBES

Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.

If the vehicle is fitted with deployable side steps, fixed side steps, or side tubes, the standard vehicle jacking points are obscured.

To raise the vehicle, use the jacking points located at the front and rear of the side tubes, fixed side steps, or deployable side steps to raise the vehicle.