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
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Removing the spare wheel
Remove the temporary spare
wheel prior to jacking the vehicle,
to avoid destabilising the vehicle
when raised.
Wheels are heavy and if handled
incorrectly may cause injury. Use
extreme caution when lifting or
manoeuvring the wheels.
After wheel changing, always
secure the tools, chocks, j
Switching off the engine
To switch off the engine while the vehicle
is stationary:
Apply the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
Mark sure that Park (P) (automatic
transmission) or Neutral (N) (manual
transmission) is selected.
Press and release the engine START/
STOP button.
The engine now stops, but the vehicle's
igniti
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