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
If any of these items are not available check with the supplier/manufacturer
of these products for a superseded equivalent.
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Connect the diagnostic tool and set the electric park brake (EPB) to
the maintenance position.
NOTE:
This step is only required if the diagnostic tool is not
available.
Refer to: Electronic Parking Brake Service
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new rear floor side extension and clamp into position.
Check alignment if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
NOTE:
Make sure the holes are drilled through the side member and
the rear floor