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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Vehicle Inspection
NOTE:
For additional information on systems/components that must be
checked, refer to the relevant Specification section in the Workshop
Manual.
Vehicle inspections may be carried out for various reasons. the following
sections provide clarity on specific systems/components that must be
checked.
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Transmission Fluid Level
Check (G1660817)
/ General Procedures
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
CHECK
WARNINGS:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
CAUTION:
Vehicle must be horizontal during this operation.
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correc
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