Land Rover Discovery: Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs
GALVANIC CORROSION
For additional information, refer to: Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body
Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation).
FRONT END SERVICE PANELS
TIME SCHEDULES , FRONT END SERVICE PANELS
The following information shows the total time taken to install single panels.
These times do not include removal of mechanical, electrical and trim,
(MET), items or paint times.
The times shown are to be used as a guide only.
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Removal
NOTE:
The suspension top mount is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front bumper
Hood
Hood latch panel
Front fender
Front fender splash shield
Fender apron panel
Fende
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that the drilled out spot welds are installed with metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds in the same quantities.
Using the old suspension top mount for reference prepare the
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Pull the bonnet release lever, located
in the left-side front footwell.
Lift the bonnet safety catch, located
below the centre point of the bonnet,
then raise the bonnet.
CLOSING THE BONNET
Do not drive with the bonnet
retained by the safety catch
alone.
Lower the bonnet until the safety
CAUTION:
A new O-ring seal is to be installed.
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
Torque: 11 Nm
Torque: 28 Nm
NOTE:
Remove and discard all blanking caps.
Torque:
Line union 15 Nm
Nut 10 Nm
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that a new flexible brake hose assembly is to be
installed.