Buckingham
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Hampshire
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I would like to fit my rear ladder. I have looked at the instructions which, for LR, seem to be pretty straight forward (one of their better works of art).
Can anyone just explain the steps in plain and simple English to me please?
How long should this job take?
Thankyou in advance...especially TFC 
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 5th Mar 2007 8:47 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Hour at the most.
Remove the trim on the inside of the top half of the tailgate (remove 1 screw, then pull it off), trim around catch simply pulls off.
Remove outside handle (4? torx screws along bottom edge, 3 screws from the 'inside') remembering to unplug the cable for number plate light/handle
Drill out the indicated holes to 9mm?
Fit blind nut rivets
Stick sticky bits to ladder
Fit ladder in place, bolting into nut rivets at the bottom
Refit handle and trim in reverse. Handle fittings go through the ladder plate, further supporting it.
Remember to clean door at top so sticky pad sticks properly. Question marks above are because I'm doing this from memory - CHECK FIRST!!!! Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 5th Mar 2007 8:56 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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DiscoStu.
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| 5th Mar 2007 9:01 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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 No, too busy yelling at the kids - and dropping the ladder  And shutting the door half way through to see what it looked like without reconnecting the cable for the handle. Don't do that - especially if you've only got a 4 and 6 year old at hand to help.....   Disco 5 HSE Lux
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| 5th Mar 2007 9:04 pm |
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Buckingham
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 957
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Thanks Stu....
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| 5th Mar 2007 9:11 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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Ah the joys eh?  Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 5th Mar 2007 9:11 pm |
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suevite
Member Since: 15 Oct 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 69
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Ah yes, as per Discostu, when fitting my ladder I forgot to reconnect the door release, and kids were also my excuse. I had already found out about the emergency release, by holding both dashboard key buttons for more than 3 seconds, but failing to reconnect meant restripping off the interior trim with the door firlmy closed  , yes I had shut it to admire handywork..so be warned, dont forget to reconnect, it seems obvious!
The rivnut gun thing worked fine though.. Don't put it off, go for it!
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| 5th Mar 2007 10:50 pm |
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goodfella
Member Since: 03 Apr 2007
Location: Salford
Posts: 533
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Unnecessary quote removed
Anyone know where the screw is to remove the upper tailgate trim please? Badda bing.......How you doin'?
Java black SE, standard spec. Clean and shiny.
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goodfella
Member Since: 03 Apr 2007
Location: Salford
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Cheers Neil D  Badda bing.......How you doin'?
Java black SE, standard spec. Clean and shiny.
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Club TFC - Off Road Essentials
Club Tesco Finest Warranty
Club G4 Stickers even though it's not a G4
Club Rhino Rack
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