Land Rover Discovery: Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks Fender Alignment
CHECK
NOTE:
Left illustration shown, right is similar.
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Check the gap and profiles of the fender are correct.
ADJUSTMENT
Remove the rocker panel moulding.
Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front fender trim panel.
Refer to: Front Fender Trim Panel (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Release the windscreen finisher clip.
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Remove the fender upper finisher.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
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Remove the foam pad.
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Remove the finisher bracket.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
NOTE:
Loosen the bolts, but do not remove.
Loosen the two bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm
NOTE:
Loosen the bolts, but do not remove.
Loosen the five bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm
- Align the fender gaps to the surrounding body panels as illustrated.
- Set the fender profiles to the surrounding body panels as illustrated.
Tighten the two bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm
Tighten the five bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm
Install the finisher bracket.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
Install the foam pad.
Install the fender upper finisher.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
Install the windscreen finisher clip.
Close the hood.
Install the front fender trim panel.
Refer to: Front Fender Trim Panel (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Install the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Install the rocker panel moulding.
Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Check the gap and profiles of the fender are correct.
Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Front Door
AlignmentSide Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
/ Description and Operation
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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 followi
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
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Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential
information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
Wipers service position
To avoid damage to the bonnet, do
not lift the wiper blades when they
are in the normal parked position.
Note: The Smart key must remain in the
vehicle while the wiper blades are
replaced.
Before changing a wiper blade, the wiper
arms must be set in the 'service' position
as follows:
Make sure the
