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Land Rover Defender Diesel (96-16): factory service manuals
A repair manual for your Land Rover Defender Diesel (1996-2016)? Here are detailed factory manuals for DIY service and repairs on Land Rover 4x4s.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Land Rover Defender Td5 (1999-2005) - Official Workshop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Land Rover Defender Diesel Td5.
Model years: 1999-2005.
Land Rover reference: LRL0410BB. Contains the following publications:
- Workshop Manual (LRL0097, Sections 51-88)
- Workshop Manual Supplement (LRL0410ENG)
- R380 Manual Gearbox Overhaul Manual (LRL0003)
- LT230T Transfer Gearbox Overhaul Manual (LRL0081).
For the electrical system this workshop manual is to be used in combination with ref. LRD5EHBB Electrical Manual (Circuit Diagrams and Electrical Library).
Product details
| Details: | 340 pages, 29 x 21 x 3 cm / 11.4 x 8.25 x 1.18 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Land Rover Ltd (GB, 2005) |
| ISBN: | 9781855206977 |
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Land Rover Defender Td5 (1999-2005) and 300Tdi (2002-2005) - Electrical Manual (Circuit Diagrams and Electrical Library)
Official factory workshop manual for the electric system of the Land Rover Defender Td5 (1999-2005) and 300Tdi (2002-2005).
Land Rover-reference: LRD5EHBB. Contains the following publications:
- Electrical circuit diagrams (YVB101670)
- Electrical library (VDL100170)
- Electrical circuit diagrams (LRL0452ENG)
- Electrical library (LRL0389ENG).
This is the same technical manual that was used in the Land Rover dealer's workshop at the time. To be used in combination with the workshop manual "Land Rover Defender Td5 (1999-2005)".
Product details
| Details: | 200 pages, 29 x 21 x 1.9 cm / 11.4 x 8.25 x 0.75 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Land Rover Ltd (GB, 2005) |
| ISBN: | 9781855206984 |
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Land Rover Defender 90-110-130 Diesel 300 Tdi (1996-1998) - Official Workshop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Land Rover Defender 90-110-130 Diesel 300 Tdi.
Diesel engine: 300 Tdi (2495 cc). Gearbox: R380. Transfer case: LT230T.
Model years: 1996-1998.
- This is the same technical manual that was used in the Land Rover dealer's workshop at the time. Land Rover reference: LRL0097 ENG 003 (3rd edition).
- Also includes the overhaul manuals:
- 300 TDi Engine Overhaul (engine, LRL 0070)
- R380 Manual Gearbox Overhaul (gearbox, LRL 0003)
- LT230T Transfer Gearbox Overhaul (transfer case, LRL 0081) - As well as for the electrical system:
- Electrical Library (LRL 0126)
- Electrical Circuit Diagrams (LRL 0125).
Product details
| Details: | 528 pages, 29 x 21 x 4.5 cm / 11.4 x 8.25 x 1.77 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Land Rover Ltd (GB, 2000) |
| ISBN: | 9781855205048 |
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Land Rover Defender - 2.2 L & 2.4 L Puma TDCi Diesel Engines (2007-2016) - Official Workshop Manual
Official factory workshop manual for maintenance and repair of the Land Rover Defender Diesel.
Diesel engines:
- 2.4 TDCi (2402 cc, Ford Duratorq / Puma ZSD-424, 2007-2012)
- 2.2 TDCi (2198 cc, Ford Duratorq / Puma ZSD-422, 2012-2016)
Production years: 2007-2016.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, injection, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, transfer case, propeller shafts, rear axle and differentials)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Land Rover dealer's workshop at the time.
Product details
| Author: | Jaguar Land Rover Ltd |
| Details: | 821 pages, 29.5 x 20.5 x 4.7 cm / 11.6 x 8.1 x 1.85 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Land Rover Ltd (GB, 2007) |
| ISBN: | 9781783182046 |
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