Front seat tilt
The front seat slope has been improved by removing the bulkhead located behind the front seats. This allows the front seats to tilt more than on the previous Defender 90.
This change only applies to models with a body "station wagon" 90 county station wagon. This model's six seating options provide greater front seat recline and more cabin space.
Soft Top
The soft top has been replaced with an improved version made of PVC. Soft PVC upper provides the following improvements:
- Compression resistance
- Type clasps missing «lightning»
- Resistance to penetration of dust and water
- Welds and connections
- Non-cotton construction
- Easier cleaning
- Upper cross member
The top cross member, currently only used on military vehicles, will be introduced to all 2002 soft top vehicles. The beam is located behind the front seats and is made of large-diameter steel tubing with a diagonal brace for extra rigidity.
Backdoor
Pos. | spare part no | Name |
1 | - | Rubber window seal |
2 | - | Ground CHMSL |
3 | - | CHMSL |
4 | - | Rear door glass and HRW element |
5 | - | Tailgate CDL actuator |
6 | - | Rear window wiper relay |
7 | - | Cleaner motor |
The tailgate now features a single piece stamped outer skin on a galvanized hardened steel frame. This ensures improved workmanship, water tightness and a minimum number of welds.
A new rear door glass with a one-piece one-piece rubber seal has been introduced. The rear door glass has a modified rear window heating element (HRW), which does not require running wires up the sides of the frame. The HRW heater element now has integral Lucar connectors that provide ground for the new center top brake light.
The interior trim panel is new and adapted to fit the CDL actuator and levers.
In addition, the new tailgate also contains a rear window wiper motor relay. For details see section «Windscreen wipers».
Because the new tailgate uses the existing hinges and latch and retains the same geometry as the previous tailgate, the new tailgate is offered as a service part for vehicles currently in service.
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