Land Rover Discovery: Handles, Locks, Latches and
Entry Systems
/ Diagnosis and Test
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, refer to
the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual.
REFER to: Handles, Locks, L
NOTE:
If the door is a rear door, ensure that the child locks are not engaged
and the fault is still present before continuing.
NOTE:
Ensure that the door latch claw remains in the fully
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.
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Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Detach the upper and lower B-pillar reinforcement spot welds from
the new ring frame as indicated.
Separate the joints and remove the B-pillar reinforcement from the
ring frame as indicated.
Offer up the new B-pillar reinforcement and clamp
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean
and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must
be sealed.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential
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