Land Rover Discovery: Body Repairs - Corrosion
Protection
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Galvanic corrosion is the cross-contamination of dissimilar metals, in this
case aluminium and steel. Avoidance of galvanic corrosion is an important
issue to be considered in the repair of aluminium
The procedure to follow when partially renewing components is the same as
described in the section "Welded Components".
The main difference when components are partially, rather than completely
renew
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of these products for a superseded equivalent.
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
Make sure the spring compressor Safe Working Load (SWL) meets
or exceeds the spring rating quoted in the Specifcations section.
Always follow the spring compressor manufacturer's
instructions.
The spring is under extreme tension, care must be tak
Pull the bonnet release lever, located
in the left-side front footwell.
Lift the bonnet safety catch, located
below the centre point of the bonnet,
then raise the bonnet.
CLOSING THE BONNET
Do not drive with the bonnet
retained by the safety catch
alone.
Lower the bonnet until the safety