INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
This Body Repair Manual is designed to provide the
experienced bodyshop technician with the information
required to carry out efficient and cost effective
repairs.
To assist in the use of this Manual, the section title is
given at the top and the relevant sub-section at the
bottom of each page.
The individual items comprising operations are to be
followed in the sequence in which they appear, see
BODY and SRS sections. Items numbers in the
illustration are referred to in the text. Adjustment and
repair operations include reference to Service Tool
numbers. Each adjustment or repair operation is given
its Service Repair Operation number.
The repair operations cover replacement of the
relevant welded panels and panel assemblies on the
vehicle, see PANEL REPAIRS. The sequence of
operations progresses from the front to the rear of the
vehicle. Each operation details any special points to
observe when replacing a welded panel, together with
cross-references to the relevant trim items to be
removed and replaced for access.
DIMENSIONS
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering
specification with service limits where applicable.
REFERENCES
References to the LH or RH side given in this Manual
are made when viewing the vehicle from the rear.
With the engine and gearbox assembly removed, the
water pump end of the engine is referred to as the
front.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES have the
following meanings:
WARNING: Procedures which must be
followed precisely to avoid the possibility
of injury.
CAUTION: Calls attention to procedures
which must be followed to avoid damage
to components.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
When replacement parts are required it is essential
that Land Rover parts are used.
Attention is particularly drawn to the following points
concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement parts
and accessories: Safety features embodied in the
vehicle may be impaired if other than Land Rover
parts are fitted. In certain territories, legislation
prohibits the fitting of parts not to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specification. Torque spanner values
given in the Workshop Manual must be strictly
adhered to. Locking devices, where specified, must be
fitted. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired
during removal it must be replaced with a new one.
Certain fasteners must not be re-used. These
fasteners are specified in the Workshop Manual.
Owners purchasing accessories while travelling
abroad should ensure that the accessory and its fitted
location on the car conform to legal requirements.
The terms of the vehicle Warranty may be invalidated
by the fitting of other than Land Rover recommended
parts.
All Land Rover recommended parts have the full
backing of the vehicle Warranty.
Land Rover dealers are obliged to supply only Land
Rover recommended parts.