Land Rover Range Rover Body Repair Rover Manual

CHASSIS AND BODY
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REPAIR
32.Apply a continuous bead of sealer to windscreen
as shown.
33.Fit suction lifters to glass.
34.With assistance, position glass centrally, using
previously made tape markings and lower onto
supports. Seat glass to spacer blocks.
CAUTION: Do not apply heavy pressure to
the sides of the screen. Lightly press
screen from centre outwards until edges
are to required gap. Pushing screen edges into
position can bend screen and lead to cracking in
service.
35.Remove protection from...

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REPAIR WINDSCREEN LOWER FINISHER
Service repair no - 76.43.41
Remove
1.Remove both windscreen side finishers.
See
this section.
2.Remove both windscreen wiper arms.See
WIPERS AND WASHERS, Repair.
3.Release 10 clips securing windscreen lower
finisher.
4.Remove windscreen lower finisher.
Refit
5.Reverse removal procedure.WINDSCREEN SIDE FINISHER
Service repair no - 76.43.39
Remove
1.Lift side finisher seal to reveal fixings.
2.Remove 4 screws securing side finisher....

CHASSIS AND BODY
79
REPAIR BACKLIGHT GLASS
Service repair no - 76.81.10
NOTE: The following equipment is
required:
masking tape.
Sharp knife.
Cutting wire and handles, or a reciprocating
blade, powered cutting knife*.
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 are required.
WARNING: Wear...

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REPAIR Removal Using Cutting Wire Handles
12.Using a sharp knife, cut through P.U. sealer at
side of backlight.
13.Insert cutting wire through knife cut and fit
handles, as shown, with approximatley 200mm
of wire between handles.
14.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 lifters
and...

CHASSIS AND BODY
81
REPAIR 25.Apply a continuous bead of sealer to backlight
as shown.
26. Original glass:Apply 3mm bead of sealer to
channels of side finishers and fit to backlight.
27.Fit suction lifters to glass.
28.With assistance, fit glass and centralize to
previously made tape markings. Set glass to
correct depth.
29.Connect screen heater.
30.Remove reference and protective tapes.
31.Position lower finisher and secure to clips.
32.Fit interior trim to tailgate,
See this section.
CAUTION: A curing...

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REPAIR 7.Remove 2 trim studs securing headlining to E
posts.
8.Release headlining from tailgate seal. Lower
headlining as necessary during glass removal to
provide access to sealant along top edge of
glass.
9.Disconnect aerial amplifier plugs.
10. R.H. glass only:Disconnect alarm receiver plug.
11.Protect surrounding area of body using masking
tape.Removal Using Reciprocating Blade Tool
12.Lift flip seal to reveal trim fixings.
13.Remove 2 screws securing exterior...

CHASSIS AND BODY
83
REPAIR
CAUTION: Manoeuvre knife blade around 3
parcel tray support clips. Ensure aerial
amplifier and alarm reciever plugs do not
become damaged.
15.Attach suction lifters to glass. With assistance,
cut through sealant along top of edge glass.
16.Remove rear quarter glass.
Removal Using Cutting Wire Handles
17.Protect surrounding area of body using masking
tape.
18.Lift flip seal to reveal trim fixings.
19.Remove 2 screws securing exterior trim to D
post.
20.Carefully cut through...

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REPAIR Refit
26.Carefully cut old sealer from body flange to
obtain a smooth surface, approximatley 2mm
thick.
CAUTION: Do not cut down to painted
surface.
27.Position new quarter glass on felt covered
surface.
28.Apply cleaning solvent to sealing surface of
glass and body flange.
CAUTION: Do not touch cleaned or primed
areas with fingers.
29.Stick 4 self adhesive spacers on the inside edge
of glass at corners.
30.Shake primer tins for at least 30 seconds. Apply
body...

PANEL REPAIRS
1
SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION CORROSION PROTECTION
Factory Treatments
The New Range Rover is treated with the following
anti-corrosion materials in production:
·A PVC-based underbody sealer material
which is sprayed onto the underfloor, wheel
arches and undersill areas.
·An application of cavity wax which is
sprayed into enclosed cavities, box
sections and lower inner door panels.
·A final coating of underbody wax to cover
the complete underfloor including
components but excluding...

77PANEL REPAIRS NEW RANGE ROVER
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SEALING AND CORROSION PROTECTION Stone Chip Resistant Paint/Primer
Re-treat all areas protected with factory-applied
anti-chip primer with suitable approved material in
repair.
Inspections during Maintenance Servicing
It is a requirement of the Land Rover Corrosion
Warranty that the vehicle body is checked for
corrosion by an authorised Land Rover dealer at least
once a year, to ensure that the factory-applied
protection remains effective.
Service Job Sheets include the...