Land Rover Discovery: Towing Points
CAUTION:
The single towing points at the front and rear of the vehicle are
designed for vehicle recovery purposes only and must NOT be used
to tow a trailer or caravan.
![Towing points](images/books/227/index(1).7.jpg)
The front towing eye is accessible after releasing and removing the towing
eye access panel.
CAUTION:
Make sure that during towing, the towing attachment does not
contact the bumper.
The rear towing eye is accessible after releasing the towing eye access
panel. Locate the towing eye through the bumper and screw clockwise into
its fixing until secure.
CAUTION:
This towing eye should only be used for towing another vehicle or for
recovery purposes.
TRANSMISSION SERVICE PARK RELEASE
CAUTION:
Chock the wheels and make sure that all personnel are clear of the
vehicle before carrying out the following procedure.
NOTE:
This procedure will require a tool with a 5 mm diameter, to lock the
Transmission park release mechanism in the Neutral (N) position.
During vehicle recovery, it is essential that the transmission park release
mechanism is activated. The Transmission park release mechanism is
activated by a lever, beneath the air cleaner in the engine compartment.
![TRANSMISSION SERVICE PARK RELEASE](images/books/227/index(1).8.jpg)
- Release the clip on the air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Release the wiring harness clip.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the bolt.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Release the clip.
- Remove the air cleaner intake pipe.
- Apply an upwards pressure on the air cleaner assembly.
- Release the wiring harness clip.
- Release the air cleaner assembly from the 2 locating grommets, and
remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Rotate the park release lever counter-clockwise, until it is in the
forward position.
- Insert a suitable tool with a 5 mm diameter (Allen key, drill bit etc.),
through the hole in the park release lever, and locate the tool in to the
transmission casing.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the tool is fully engaged in to the transmission casing.
Incorrect location of the tool may cause damage to the vehicle, and
may cause the vehicle to return to the Park (P) position.
When vehicle transportation has been completed, the Transmission park
release mechanism will need to be deactivated. To deactivate the
Transmission park release mechanism, reverse the steps above.
STEERING COLUMN UNLOCK
During vehicle recovery, the ignition key must remain inside the vehicle and
the ignition must be ON.
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WARNINGS:
Vehicles should only be recovered on a trailer
If the vehicle is to be recovered from "off-road" conditions it
can be
towed at 10 Kp/h - 25 Km.
Use extreme caution when moving or towi
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WARNINGS:
Fuel may not give adequate warning before toxic or harmful
effects
arise.
Exposure to fuel can be harmful and can cause severe health
damage or death.
Extre
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WARNING:
At commencement of a road test, check the brake operation while
travelling at low speed before continuing with the test. If the brakes
pull to one side, or appear to
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
PART(S)
STEP REPLACE PART / RENEW PART PART NAME
Removal
CAUTION:
The final tightening of the suspension components must be carried
out with the vehicle on its wheels.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehic
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Use a suitable trim tool.
Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation,
Removal and