Wheel Arch Protection Kit - Installation Process (SSM76207)

WARNING: This page is about the Defender 110, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2024-11-04
Reference number: SSM76207

WHEEL ARCH PROTECTION KIT - INSTALLATION PROCESS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SSM76207, Date of Issue: November 04, 2024

LAND ROVER:	Defender/L663
SERVICE CATEGORY:	Body

SITUATION

JLR Engineering investigations have found that, in some instances, retailers may not be following the installation instructions correctly when installing accessory wheel arch protection kits.

ACTION

Refer to the service information below.

SERVICE INFORMATION

The wheel arch protection kits are not designed to be painted. If they are painted, no warranty claims will be accepted.

When installing an accessory wheel arch protection kit, make sure to accurately follow the accessory fitting instructions (see - TOPIx workshop manual section: 102-03 - Accessory Information - Exterior - Wheel Arch Protection).

NOTE: When referring to the detailed TOPIx Instructions referenced above, it is important that none of the steps below are missed:

Make sure that the painted surface of the vehicle body is clean and free from dirt/debris.
Use an Infra-Red (IR) thermometer to check that the body panel is in the specified temperature range (10 to 40 degrees Celsius).
Use the cleaner sachet provided in the kit to clean the required area and allow a minimum of 2 minutes drying time.
Use the promotor pens provided in the kit for all wheel arch protection parts and allow a minimum of 5 minutes drying time.
Apply even pressure to make sure that the wheel arch tape is correctly adhered to the body panel.
(Ref 000391211)