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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DRAINING
WARNING:
Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or
coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank
while the system is hot.
CAUTIONS:
The engine cooling system must be maintained with the correct
concentration and type of
Never remove the coolant
reservoir filler cap when the
engine is hot. Escaping steam or
scalding water could cause serious
personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly,
allowing the pressure to escape
before removing completely.
Antifreeze is highly inflammable.
Do not allow antifreeze