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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REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and
arrange
' No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.
Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.
Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
It is imperative that new high pressure fu
WARNINGS:
Before commencing work on underside of vehicle, ensure that
axle
stands are correctly positioned and vehicle is securely supported.
Always chock the rear wheels when jacking the front of the
vehicle.
A hydraulic jack with a minimum lifting capacity of 1500 kg, (3,300 lbs) must
be