Land Rover Range Rover Body Repair Rover Manual

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REPAIR Refit
13.With assistance, position tailgate to hinges. Align
marks. Secure with bolts. Tighten to
25 Nm. (18
lbf.ft)
14.With assistance, connect gas struts to tailgate.
15.Remove protective tape from roof panel.
16.Attach draw string to washer tube. Pull tube
along roof into position at E post. Remove draw
string.
17.Connect tube to non-return valve.
18.Feed 3 tailgate harness multiplugs through roof
panel. Connect to body harness.
19.Secure tailgate harness protective sleeve...

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REPAIR 6.With assistance, remove bolts securing tailgate
hinges to body. Remove tailgate complete with
hinges.
Refit
7.With assistance, position tailgate to body.
Secure with bolts. Tighten to
25 Nm. (18 lbf.ft)
8.Position support stays with spacer and sealing
washer next to body. Tighten to
22 Nm. (16
lbf.ft)
9.Remove protection.
10.Feed tailgate harness into E post. Connect
multiplug to body harness.
11.Fit harness grommet to E post.
12.Fit parcel tray support...

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REPAIR TAILGATE LATCH
Service repair no - 76.37.17
Remove
1.Release studs securing tailgate board. Remove
board.
2.Release clips securing operating rods to tailgate
centre latch. Release rods.
3.Disconnect latch multiplug.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing latch to tailgate.
Remove latch.
Refit
5.Reverse removal procedure.TAILGATE LATCH - OUTER
Service repair no - 76.37.73
Remove
1.Release studs securing tailgate board. Remove
board.
2.Release clip securing outer latch rod. Disconnect
rod...

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REPAIR 3.Remove 2 bolts securing outer latch to tailgate.
Remove latch and rod.
4.Rotate release rod 90Ê to remove from outer
latch.
Refit
5.Reverse removal procedure.UPPER TAILGATE - INTERIOR TRIM
Service repair no - 76.34.13
Remove
Lower trim assembly
1.Release load space lamp from trim panel,
disconnect 2 Lucar terminals and remove lamp.
2.Remove 6 screws securing trim panel to side
trims and tailgate.
3.Release 4 studs securing trim panel to tailgate....

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REPAIR 7.Remove trim panel and collect 2 foam pads.
Side trims
8.Release 3 studs securing each side trim.
9.Remove 2 side trims.
Refit
10.Reverse removal procedure.TAILGATE STRUT
Service repair no - 76.40.33
Remove
1.Secure tailgate in open position using suitable
support.
2.Release clips securing strut to ball joints.
Remove strut.
Refit
3.Reverse removal procedure. 

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REPAIR WHEEL ARCH LINER - FRONT
Service repair no - 76.10.48
Remove
1.Raise the vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
2.Remove relevant road wheel.
3.Remove 3 screws securing mud flap. Remove
mud flap.
4.Remove 8 studs securing wheel arch liner.
Refit
5.Position liner and secure with trim studs.
6.Fit mud flap and secure with screws.
7.Refit road wheel. Secure with nuts. Tighten to
108 Nm. (80 lbf.ft)
8.Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.WHEEL ARCH LINER -...

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REPAIR WINDSCREEN
Service repair no - 76.81.01
NOTE: The following equipment is
required:
masking tape;
sharp knife;
reciprocating blade, powered cutting knife*, or
cutting wire and handles;
suction lifters;
windscreen repair kit;
sealer applicator gun.
* A reciprocating blade cutting tool, such as FEIN
Special Cutter, is recommended for this operation. A
flat blade, with an effective length of at least 25mm
and a U shaped blade of at least 30mm is required.
CAUTION: Extreme care is...

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REPAIR
6.If fitted, disconnect heating element multiplugs.
Disconnect heating element earth wire. Tape
heater connections onto windscreen to prevent
fouling during removal procedure.
7.Mask around windscreen aperture to protect
paintwork.
8.Fit protective cover over fascia and bonnet.
Removal Using Reciprocating Blade Tool
9.Cut through P.U. adhesive along sides of screen
using flat blade.
10.Using a U shaped blade, cut through adhesive
bead along upper and lower...

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REPAIR
16.Mask along leading edge of headlining.
17.Using a sharp knife, cut through P.U. sealer at
side of screen, towards lower corner.
18.Insert cutting wire through knife cut and fit
handles, as shown, with approximately 200 mm
(8 in) of wire between handles.
19.With assistance, wedge tube of handle A
between glass and body, ahead of the cutting
position, and carefully cut the sealer using a
continuous pull on handle B from the outside.
Cut side and top edges first. Attach suction...

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CAUTION: Do not cut down to surface of
glass.
25.Position and centralise new windscreen to body.
Apply tape reference marks to aid final fitment.
Remove screen and position to work surface.
26.Apply cleaning solvent to sealing surface of
glass and body flange.
CAUTION: Do not touch cleaned or primed
areas with fingers.
27.Position 5 screen spacer blocks on inside edge
of glass, over cut-out marks in obscuration band.
28.If necessary, peel off backing strip and...