Land Rover Discovery: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Description and Operation
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / Body / Body Repairs and General
Information / 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.
Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Fender AlignmentSide Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
Side Panel (G1770901)
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Side Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
Side Panel (G1770901)
- Removal
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
Side Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
Side Panel (G1770901)
- Installation
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
SEE MORE:
Interior Trim and Ornamentation 'A'
Pillar Trim
Panel (G1785128) / Removal and
Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Do not use tools during this operation, removal of the
component(s) must be carried out by hand.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Open the front door.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal pr
Detection beam issues
Detection issues can occur:
When driving on a different line to the
vehicle in front.
When a vehicle edges into your lane.
The vehicle will only be detected once
it has moved fully into your lane.
There may be issues with the detection
of vehicles in front, when going into
and coming out
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