Get Owner maintenance -> Bonnet opening Guide for Land Rover Defender 90 SUV First Generation (1990-2016)

Bonnet opening

WARNING

Ensure the wipers are switched off and have

returned to the parked position before

opening the bonnet.

Pull the bonnet release handle (located in the

right hand footwell).

Lift the safety catch lever (as illustration) and

raise the bonnet.

Prop stay

Release the bonnet support stay from the

underside of the bonnet and fit the stay in the

corresponding hole in the bonnet locking

platform.

Bonnet opening

Prop stay

(Td5 models)

Unclip the stay from the bonnet locking

platform and fit the stay in the corresponding

slot in the underside of the bonnet.

Scissor action stay

Raise the bonnet until the stay fully extends.

Release the bonnet, ensuring that the stay

locks into position.

Closing the bonnet

After closing the bonnet, check that the lock is

fully engaged by attempting to lift the front

edge of the bonnet. This should be free from

all movement.

Owner maintenance -> Bonnet opening for Your Land Rover Defender 90 SUV First Generation (1990-2016)