Land Rover Discovery: Body Repairs - General
Information
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that a zinc rich primer is applied to any bare metal
surfaces.
Dress the flanges where necessary
Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
CAUTION:
This step requires the aid of another technician as the side
panel is heavy.
Offer up the new side panel and clamp into p
REMOVAL
Refer to: Plenum Chamber (412-01 Climate Control, Removal and
Installation).
NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
Refer to: 'A' Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and
Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Interior Rear View Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirror