Land Rover Discovery: Body Repairs - General
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The body plays a significant role in the increasing trend of ever more
rapidly
changing model variants. The different customer groups are strongly
influenced by the design and shape of the body. At t
Most modern vehicles are constructed from a number of different steels,
partly to obtain an optimized body, (collision, safety, rigidity, fuel economy,
etc.).
Steels are divided into several groups a
General notes
Exact diagnosis of the extent of the damage enables proper repair
planning.
All body repairs must be carried out in accordance with the guidelines
in
this Body Repair Manual.
The
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Damaged nuts, bolts and screws must always be discarded. Attempting to
recut or repair damaged threads with a tap or die impairs the strength
and fit of the threads and is not recommended.
NOTES:
During certain repair operations, it may be necessary to remove
traces of thread locking agents
Installation
Torque: 24 Nm
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Do not tighten at this stage.
This step requires the aid of another technician.
CAUTION:
The component must be aligned with the installation
markings.
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Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Tighten the retaining bolts working diagonally.
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