Land Rover Discovery: Body Repairs - General Information
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- Body Repairs - General Information - Introduction
- High Strength Steels
- Accident Damage and Diagnosis
- Body Measurements
- Self-piercing Rivet (SPR)
- Torx Screw and Rivnut
- Panel Beating
- Safety Measures
- Bonded Glazing
Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs Fender
Apron Lower
Panel (G1775678) / Removal
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Information - Introduction
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Body Repairs - General
Information - Introduction
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
High Strength Steels
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
Accident Damage and Diagnosis
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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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels,
Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s): JLR
Joints and Joint Faces
All gaskets should be installed dry unless stated otherwise. Always apply the
specified lubricant to O-rings and install O-rings using the fingers only.
Use gasket removal spray and/or plastic scrapers to remove traces of old
gasket.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use metal scrapers or emery cloth as these may da
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