Land Rover Discovery: Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection
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Galvanic Corrosion
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
Partial Renewal
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
Approved Service Materials for
Repair
If any of these items are not available check with the supplier/manufacturer
of these products for a superseded equivalent.
APPROVED SERVICE MATERIAL SUPPLIER - CONTACT DETAILS
3M
3M Uni
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Accelerator Pedal (G1350481)
/ Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Torque: 10 Nm
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Front Suspension Spring (G1779644)
/ Removal and Installation
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 taken at all
times. Failure to
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