Land Rover Discovery: Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks Tailgate Alignment
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
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With the liftgate closed, check the alignment of the liftgate to the roof panel and bodyside panel. The liftgate should be central in its aperture.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Remove the rear spoiler.
Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen, but do not remove the liftgate hinge bolts.
NOTES:
- Make sure that the tailgate is flush with the fender at point 1.
- Make sure that the tailgate is recessed by 1.5 mm in relation to the fender, at point 2.
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Position the liftgate central to the aperture.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Tighten the liftgate hinge bolts.
Torque: 24 Nm
Install the spoiler.
Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Check for correct operation of the liftgate, and if necessary adjust the liftgate striker.
Refer to: Liftgate Striker Adjustment (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, General Procedures).
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Tolerance ChecksVehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Rear Door
Alignment
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Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Rear Door
Alignment
CHECK
Check all trims are located and fitted correctly before performing
this procedure.
NOTE:
The rear quarter panel is a fixed point, all alignment
checks must start from the rear quarter panel.
Che
Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Hood Alignment
CHECK
Check the gap and profiles of the hood are correct.
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Carry out this step for both sides.
Align the hood gap and profile to the front fender as illustrated.
Align the hood g
Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Front Door
Alignment
CHECK
Check all trims are located and fitted correctly before performing
this procedure.
NOTE:
The rear quarter panel is a fixed point, all alignment
checks must start from the rear quarter panel.
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Main Control Valve Body Solenoids (G1948467) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign
material.
Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these
components.
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
informatio
Towing weights
WEIGHTS, for details of the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Train Weight
(GTW) and axle weights.
*The nose weight can be increased to a
maximum of 175 kg for vehicles with 5
seats and to a maximum of 125 kg for
vehicles with 7 seats. Make sure that the
maximum rear axle, the GVW and the
GTW weig
