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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External Controls
/ Diagnosis and Testing
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Automatic Transmission External Controls,
refer to the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop
manual. REFER to: External Controls (307-05 Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle External Controls, Description and Operation).
INSP
Roof Sheet Metal
Repairs Roof
Panel (G1770876)
- Installation
Installation
NOTE:
SPR installation requires using the Land Rover approved SPR tool.
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
Clean out the threads on the captive nut inserts where the roof
studs are installed.
NOTE:
Mark the locations of removed rivet hol
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