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
and InstallationBody Repairs - General
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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Electronic Power Steering
Gear Inspection - With
Heavy/ notchy Steering Gear
EPAS Steering Gear Damage Assessment Checklist
Log VIN
Confirm noise, is it repeatable on the vehicle?
Has vehicle previously had accident damage repairs?
Are there any signs of impact damage to the wheels/tires?
Is the steering free to turn lock to lock on a wheel free ramp?
Is front steerin
Rear Bumper Cover (G1780371)
/ Removal and
Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01, Removal and Installation).
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the
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