Land Rover Discovery: Side Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
Side Panel (G1770901)
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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
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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CHECK
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Left shown, Right is similar.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise the front of the vehicle.
Remove the road wheel.
Refer to: Wheel and Ti
Galvanic corrosion is the cross-contamination of dissimilar metals, in this
case aluminium and steel. Avoidance of galvanic corrosion is an important
issue to be considered in the repair of aluminium bodied vehicles.
Precautions to prevent the contamination of exposed bare aluminium
surfaces should