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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REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the battery earth lead.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
Specifications).
Refer to: Plenum Chamber (412-01 Climate Control, Removal and
Installation).
Torque: 10 Nm
Torque: 1
Glow plug (4 off)
Glow plug harness
The glow plug system has a glow plug installed in the inlet side of each
cylinder. The glow plugs heat the combustion chambers before and during
cranking, to aid cold starting, and after the engine starts to reduce
emissions and engine noise when idling with