Land Rover Discovery: Roof Sheet Metal
Repairs Roof
Front Panel (G1770881)
- Removal
NOTE:
The roof front panel is installed in conjunction with:
- Windshield
- Headliner
- Front seat
- Side air curtain module
- Glass roof panel
- The roof front panel is serviced as indicated.
- Before commencing this procedure make sure that you are aware of
all Health and Safety requirements.
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions
(100-00, Description and Operation).
- For further information on the methods, tools and fixings used in
this procedure refer to the body repairs - general information
section.
NOTES:
- Where self piercing rivets (SPR) removal is instructed use either the
approved SPR tool or 5.3mm drill bit.
- Any joints sealed as part of vehicle manufacture must be sealed as
part of the repair.
- The four screw in studs must be replaced in the installation of the
roof front panel.
- Make sure a zinc rich primer is applied to any bare metal surfaces.
- For additional information, refer to: Windshield Glass (501-11,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05, Removal and
Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-
20B, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Glass Roof Panel (501-11,
Removal and Installation).
- Release and position the wiring harness to one side.
- Remove the roof studs as indicated.
- Remove the SPR's and the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the roof front panel.
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Installation
Dress flanges where necessary.
Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
Clean out the threads on the captive nut inserts where the roof
studs are installed.
Offer up the new roof front
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The water drain panel is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Liftgate
Quarter panel
Rear lamp panel outer
The water drain panel is serviced as indicated.
Before c
SEE MORE:
The vehicle must not be driven
with the rear seats in the access
position. Motion of the vehicle
could cause the seatback to fall
forwards suddenly, causing injury.
To tilt the seatback forwards: Pull the lever
on the top of the seatback upwards (1) to
release the locking mechanism, and then
move
Never use a seal which has been improperly stored or handled.
Take great care when removing old seals that the sealing surfaces and
seal
housing are not damaged.
Carefully examine seal before installing to make sure that it is clean
and
undamaged.
Make sure that the surface on which the se