Land Rover Discovery: Recovery method
The method for recovery/transportation of the vehicle is on a transporter or trailer designed for that purpose.
- Make sure that vehicle recovery/ transportation is carried out by suitably qualified personnel and the vehicle is secured correctly.
- The recovery agent must activate
the Transmission park release
before recovery commences. This
procedure is covered in a separate
publication for service personnel.
Failure to activate the Transmission park release can result in serious transmission damage.
- This vehicle should not be towed on all 4 wheels and should not be recovered with the front or rear wheels suspended. Doing so can result in serious transmission damage.
FRONT TOWING EYE
The towing eye at the front of the vehicle is designed for on-road recovery only. If it is used for any other purpose, it may result in vehicle damage and serious injury.
Use extreme caution when moving or towing the vehicle.
Death or serious injury may occur.
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The towing eye is located behind a panel in the bumper.
To access the towing eye: Rotate the two fasteners 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
Pull the panel away from the bumper.
Fitment of the panel is a reverse of removal.
Remove the towing eye cover before driving off-road, to prevent damage or loss.
Use extreme caution when detaching towing equipment.
Vehicle movement is possible which can result in serious injury.
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Rear towing eye
The towing eye at the rear of the
vehicle is designed for on-road
recovery only. If they are used for
any other purpose, it may result
in vehicle damage and serious
injury.
Use extreme caution
Before starting or driving
If the vehicle is involved in a
collision, it should be checked by
a Retailer/Authorised repairer, or
suitably qualified personnel,
before starting or driving.
Note: The vehicle has an SOS Emergency
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Anti-trap protection
Closing a window or roof blind
onto any part of the body can
result in serious injury.
Before closing a window or the
roof blind, make sure no
occupants have any part of their
body in a position where it could
be trapped. Even with an anti-trap
system, death or serious injury
could occur.
Anti-trap
Lower Control Arm and
Tie Bar
Flag nut retaining screw
Flag nut - lower control arm to wheel knuckle
Bush - lower control arm to wheel knuckle
Bolt - lower control arm to wheel knuckle
Lower control arm
Bolt (front) - lower control arm to subframe
Bush (front) - lower control arm to subframe
Bush (rear) - lower contro
