Land Rover Discovery: Standard Workshop Practices
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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
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
All gaskets should be installed dry unless stated otherwise. Always apply the
specified lubricant to O-rings and install O-rings using the fingers only.
Use gasket removal spray and/or plastic scrape
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Fuel flap release motor
Fuel flap
Fuel flap housing
Locking pin
Connecting rod
The fuel flap latch is a motor operated latch housed within the fuel flap
assembly which locks the fuel flap in the closed position.
The fuel flap is electrically locked and unlocked with a fuel flap release
mot
NOTE:
Equipment required: Air bag deployment tools LRT-86-003, LRT-86-
003/08 and LRT-86-007/02 , Battery (12V), Safety goggles to BS2092
grade 2, Rubber gloves to PrEN 374 class 2, Ear protectors that have
been measured to BS.EN 24869, Particulate respirator to EN 149
grade FFP2S.
Using a suitabl