Land Rover Discovery: Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Tailgate Alignment
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
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With the liftgate closed, check the alignment of the liftgate to the
roof panel and bodyside panel. The liftgate should be central in its
aperture.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information
and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Remove the rear spoiler.
Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation,
Removal and Installation).
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Loosen, but do not remove the liftgate hinge bolts.
NOTES:
- Make sure that the tailgate is flush with the fender at point
1.
- Make sure that the tailgate is recessed by 1.5 mm in
relation to the fender, at point 2.
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Position the liftgate central to the aperture.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific
Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Tighten the liftgate hinge bolts.
Torque: 24 Nm
Install the spoiler.
Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation,
Removal and Installation).
Check for correct operation of the liftgate, and if necessary adjust
the liftgate striker.
Refer to: Liftgate Striker Adjustment (501-14 Handles, Locks,
Latches and Entry Systems, General Procedures).
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CHECK
Check all trims are located and fitted correctly before performing
this procedure.
NOTE:
The rear quarter panel is a fixed point, all alignment
checks must start from the rear quarter panel.
Che
CHECK
Check the gap and profiles of the hood are correct.
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Carry out this step for both sides.
Align the hood gap and profile to the front fender as illustrated.
Align the hood g
CHECK
Check all trims are located and fitted correctly before performing
this procedure.
NOTE:
The rear quarter panel is a fixed point, all alignment
checks must start from the rear quarter panel.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Interior Lighting, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Interior Lighting (417-02 Interior Lighting, Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substituti
COMPONENT LOCATION - VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE DRIVELINE
NOTE:
Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
Driveshaft
Rear Drive Unit (RDU)
Hydraulic lines
OVERVIEW
Vehicles with Active Driveline connect to the transmission in the same way
as vehicles witho