Land Rover Defender 1999 2002my Workshop Supplement Body Repair 2nd Edition Rover Manual

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Rear door
M77 2075A
B - B
1
A
B
B
A
222
2
A - A
Section A-A and B-B show application areas of cavity wax for the rear door. Arrows 1 and 2 show the application
holes. 

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES
Structural Adhesive
Metal-to-metal adhesive is applied to critical joint
areas during factory assembly. The material used is a
high-temperature, heat cured, nitrile phenolic which
serves both to bond two metal surfaces and also to
seal the joint against ingress of dust, water, petrol and
fumes. This material is not suited for service use, and
should be substituted in repair using a suitable
medium strength adhesive.
When separating...

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Seam Sealers
A heat cured, PVC Plastisol sealer is applied to joint
areas during factory assembly. This material is not
suitable for service use.
Carry out seam sealing after the application of primer
and before the surfacer and final paint coats. Ensure
that surfaces are first cleaned of all grease and oil.
Apply the sealer material to the joint as a bead, either
by hand or using an applicator gun. Where necessary,
brush sealer well into the joint and...

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Seam sealing on bulkhead assembly - front view
All areas symmetrically opposite to those shown are also treated.
Seam sealing on bulkhead assembly - rear view 

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Seam sealer on body side assembly
Seam sealer on front door
NOTE: Seam sealer to be wiped after application for cosmetic purposes. 

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Seam sealer on rear end assembly
CAUTION: Do not block drain holes when applying seam sealer. 

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Seam sealer on roof assembly 

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION PUTTY APPLICATION AREAS
The following Illustrations show the treatment areas for Putty application.
All areas symmetrically opposite to those shown are also treated.
Putty location on bulkhead assembly
Putty location on rear end 

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Putty location on underside of vehicle 

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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Putty location on front door