Land Rover Discovery: Solvents, Sealants and Adhesives
SOLVENTS
WARNING:
Always handle all solvents, sealers and adhesives with extreme care.
Some contain chemicals or give off fumes which can be dangerous to health. Always follow the manufacturers instructions. If in doubt about any substance, particularly a solvent, DO NOT use it.
CAUTION:
If in doubt about the suitability of any proprietary solvent or sealer for a particular application, contact the manufacturer of the product for information.
The Health and Safety Precautions subsection refers to some commonly used chemicals and materials, hazards associated with their use, and safety measures to be taken. Some of these chemicals may be included as an ingredient in a sealer or adhesive.
SEALERS
Certain procedures in this manual involve the use of sealants during installation of components. Where a sealant is required, the application, together with the Land Rover part number is given in the General Specification at the start of each section and an instruction that a sealant must be used appears in the relevant repair procedure.
It is essential that the sealant(s) specified for a particular procedure are used, DO NOT use any other sealant.
Always remove traces of old sealant using a plastic scraper or suitable solvent, never use emery cloth or metal scrapers.
ADHESIVES
Whenever a procedure involves the use of an adhesive, the adhesive specified must be used and the manufacturer's instructions regarding application together with any health and safety precautions must be followed.
Special Tool Glossary
SERVICE TOOLS
Special service tools have been developed to facilitate removal, dismantling and assembly of mechanical components in a cost effective and time efficient manner. The use of such special tools also helps prevent the potential for damage to components.
Some operations described in this manual cannot be carried out properly without the aid of the relevant service tools.
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Vehicle in Workshop
When working on a vehicle in the workshop always make sure that:
Where practicable, the parking brake is applied and the wheels are
securely chocked to prevent the vehicle moving forwards or backwa
General Installation Instructions
COMPONENT REMOVAL
Whenever possible, clean components and the surrounding area before
removal.
Blank off openings exposed by component removal.
Following disconnection, seal fuel, oil or hydraulic
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Hood Latch
Right striker
Right hood latch
Hood safety latch
Hood safety latch guide
Left striker
Left hood latch
Hood switch
Hood release lever
The hood is secured in the closed position by two latches located on each
side of the hood latch panel. The hood release lever is located below the
instrum
General Information Front Brake Disc Runout Check (G2010035) / General
Procedures
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
CHECK
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Left shown, Right is similar.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise the front of the vehicle.
Remove the road wheel.
Refer to: Wheel and Ti
