Land Rover Discovery: Roof Sheet Metal
Repairs Roof
Front Panel (G1770881)
- Removal
NOTE:
The roof front panel is installed in conjunction with:
- Windshield
- Headliner
- Front seat
- Side air curtain module
- Glass roof panel
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- The roof front panel is serviced as indicated.
- Before commencing this procedure make sure that you are aware of
all Health and Safety requirements.
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions
(100-00, Description and Operation).
- For further information on the methods, tools and fixings used in
this procedure refer to the body repairs - general information
section.
NOTES:
- Where self piercing rivets (SPR) removal is instructed use either the
approved SPR tool or 5.3mm drill bit.
- Any joints sealed as part of vehicle manufacture must be sealed as
part of the repair.
- The four screw in studs must be replaced in the installation of the
roof front panel.
- Make sure a zinc rich primer is applied to any bare metal surfaces.
- For additional information, refer to: Windshield Glass (501-11,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05, Removal and
Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-
20B, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Glass Roof Panel (501-11,
Removal and Installation).
- Release and position the wiring harness to one side.
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- Remove the roof studs as indicated.
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- Remove the SPR's and the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the roof front panel.
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Installation
Dress flanges where necessary.
Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
Clean out the threads on the captive nut inserts where the roof
studs are installed.
Offer up the new roof front
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The water drain panel is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Liftgate
Quarter panel
Rear lamp panel outer
The water drain panel is serviced as indicated.
Before c
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) quality hydrometer
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dispensing Kit
Land Rover diagnostic equipment
DRAINING
CAUTION:
Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these
components.
NOTES:
Make sure to add 1 liter of fluid to the upper tank and drain it
throu
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the seating systems and operation, refer to the
relevant description and operation section of the workshop manual. REFER
to: Seats (501-10 Seating, Description and Operation).
Inspection and verification
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a d