Land Rover Discovery: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Description and Operation
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / Body / Body Repairs and General
Information / 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 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.
Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Fender AlignmentSide Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
Side Panel (G1770901)
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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
Side Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
Side Panel (G1770901)
- Installation
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that a zinc rich primer is applied to any bare metal
surfaces.
Dress the flanges where necessary
Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
CAUTION:
This step requires the
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Exterior Lighting Front Fog Lamp Adjustment
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Left illustration shown, Right is similar.
NOTE:
The fog lamp beam should be set at 2% below the horizontal
and parallel.
Check the fog lamp beam alignment.
Align the beam setting equipment to
Safety precautions
Avoid exposing the fuel gases to
any potential sources of ignition,
as the resulting fire and explosion
may cause serious injuries and/or
death.
Switch off the engine when
refuelling.
Switch off any personal electronic
devices, such as mobile phones or
music players, when refuelling.
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