Land Rover Discovery: Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks Fender Alignment
CHECK
NOTE:
Left illustration shown, right is similar.
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Check the gap and profiles of the fender are correct.
ADJUSTMENT
Remove the rocker panel moulding.
Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front fender trim panel.
Refer to: Front Fender Trim Panel (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Release the windscreen finisher clip.
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Remove the fender upper finisher.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
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Remove the foam pad.
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Remove the finisher bracket.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
NOTE:
Loosen the bolts, but do not remove.
Loosen the two bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm
NOTE:
Loosen the bolts, but do not remove.
Loosen the five bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm
- Align the fender gaps to the surrounding body panels as illustrated.
- Set the fender profiles to the surrounding body panels as illustrated.
Tighten the two bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm
Tighten the five bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm
Install the finisher bracket.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
Install the foam pad.
Install the fender upper finisher.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
Install the windscreen finisher clip.
Close the hood.
Install the front fender trim panel.
Refer to: Front Fender Trim Panel (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Install the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Install the rocker panel moulding.
Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Check the gap and profiles of the fender are correct.
Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Front Door
AlignmentSide Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
/ Description and Operation
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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 followi
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
SEE MORE:
Closing vehicle sensing
Closing vehicle sensing is a
supplement to, not a replacement
for, a safe driving style and use of
the exterior and rear-view mirrors.
Closing vehicle sensing does not
give a warning of vehicles
approaching from directly behind
the vehicle. Always use the
exterior and rear-view mirrors.
T
Mirrors
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Mirror selector switches: Press to select
the left or right mirror.
Mirror adjustment switch: Move up/
down/left or right to adjust the mirror's
glass position.
Press both mirror selector switches
together to fold/unfold the mirrors
(power-fold option).
The mirrors can b
