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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General notes
Exact diagnosis of the extent of the damage enables proper repair
planning.
All body repairs must be carried out in accordance with the guidelines
in
this Body Repair Manual.
The stability and strength properties of the body must be taken into
account during body repairs. The
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the vehicle is clear of people and obstacles before
adjusting the suspension.
To maintain control of the vehicle at a standstill, during
suspension
height adjustment, make sure that the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
is applied. Also make sure that the transmission is