Land Rover Discovery: Side Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
/ Description and Operation
GALVANIC CORROSION
For additional information, refer to: Corrosion Protection (501-25B,
Description and Operation).
BODY SIDE SERVICE PANELS



TIME SCHEDULES , BODY SIDE SERVICE PANELS
The following information shows the total time taken to install single panels.
These times do not include removal of mechanical, electrical and trim,
(MET), items or paint times.
The times shown are to be used as a guide only.

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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The side panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Fender
Fender splash shield
Front fender mounting panel
Windshield
Front door
Rear door
Rocker panel moulding
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
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REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
To avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module
backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least two minutes
after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing
any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS),
or any componen
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Take extra care not to damage the surrounding components.
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Left illustration shown, right is similar.
Torque: 2.5 Nm
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for
access only.
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