1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY battery replacement

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-23
Airbag and pretensioner deployment
Deployment procedures and precautions as detailed
in this manual should be strictly adhered to. Only
personnel who have undergone the appropriate
training should undertake deployment of airbag and
pretensioner modules. The following precautions
must be complied with:
lOnly use deployment equipment approved for
the intended purpose.
lBefore beginning deployment procedure,
ensure deployment tool functions properly by
performing the self test procedure detailed in
SRS section of this manual.
lDeployment of airbag/ pretensioner modules
should be performed in a well ventilated area
which has been designated for the purpose.
lEnsure airbag/pretensioner modules are not
damaged or ruptured before attempting to
deploy.
lNotify the relevant authorities of intention to
deploy airbag and pretensioner units.
lWhen deploying airbag pretensioner units,
ensure that all personnel are at least 15 metres
(45 feet) away from the deployment zone.
lEnsure deployment tool is connected correctly,
in compliance with the instructions detailed in
the SRS section of this manual. In particular,
ensure deployment tool is NOT connected to
battery supply before connecting to airbag
module connector.
lWhen deploying seat belt pretensioners, ensure
pretensioner unit is secured correctly to the
seat.
lWhen removing deployed airbag modules and
pretensioner units, wear protective clothing.
Use gloves and seal deployed units in a plastic
bag.
lFollowing deployment of any component of the
SRS system within the vehicle, all SRS
components must be replaced. DO NOT re-use
or salvage any parts of the SRS system.
lDo not lean over airbag module when
connecting deployment equipment.
If a vehicle is to be scrapped, undeployed airbag
modules and pretensioner units must be manually
deployed. In this case airbags can be deployed in the
vehicle; before deployment, ensure the airbag
module is secure within its correct mounting position.
Deployment of the driver's airbag in the vehicle may
damage the steering wheel; if the vehicle is not being
scrapped, deploy the module outside of the vehicle.
WARNING: During deployment parts of the
airbag module become hot enough to burn you.
Wait 30 minutes after deployment before
touching the airbag module.
SRS Component Replacement Policy
The following information details the policy for
replacement of SRS components; either as a result
of a vehicle accident or as a result of vehicle age.
Impacts which do not deploy the airbags or pre-
tensioners
Check for structural damage in the area of the
impact, paying particular attention to bumper
armatures, longitudinals, crash cans and bracketry.
Impacts which deploy the airbags or pre-
tensioners
The replacement and inspection policy is dependent
on the type and severity of of the crash condition.
The following guidelines are the minimum that
should be exercised as a result of the deployment of
specific SRS components.
If the front airbags or seat belt pre-tensioners are
deployed, the following parts must be replaced:
lSRS DCU.
lDriver airbag module
lPassenger airbag module
lFront seat belt buckle pre-tensioners
lRotary coupler
lDriver's seat belt retractor
lFlyleads (where applicable) connecting airbags
and seat belt pre-tensioners to SRS harness
In addition, the following should be inspected for
damage and replaced as necessary:
lFront passenger's seat belt retractor (webbing,
tongue latching, 'D' loop, body anchorage point)
lRear seat belt buckles (webbing, buckle covers,
body anchorage and tongue latching function)
lFascia moulding adjacent to passenger airbag
module
lSteering wheel (if damage is evident)
lFront seat frames and head restraints (if there is
evidence of damage to the seat frame or
cushion pan)
lSteering column (if adjustment is lost or there
are signs of collapse)
lThird row seats, seat belts and head restraints
(where fitted). Check third row seat latching
mechanism operates correctly.
Periodic replacement of SRS components
The performance of the propellants within airbags
and pre-tensioners will deteriorate over a period of
time. As a result, it is essential that the airbags are
replaced after 10 years and seat belt pre-tensioners
are replaced after 15 years in order to maintain
occupant safety.

MAINTENANCE
10-6 PROCEDURES
Handbrake
Check
1.With the vehicle stationary, on a level surface,
apply and release handbrake and check for
correct operation.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS,
Handbrake.
Alarm handset battery
Replace
1.Insert the blade of a small, flat bladed
screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the
handset and prise the back from the handset.
2.Slide the battery out of the clip taking care not
to touch the circuit board or the battery
contacts.
3.Press and hold one of the buttons for at least 5
seconds.
4.Fit the replacement battery ensuring that
correct polarity is maintained (+) side facing
upwards. Avoid touching the flat surfaces of the
battery.
5.Press the 2 halves of the handset together.
6.Check that handset operates correctly.
Road wheels
Remove
1.Mark the wheel to stud relationship to ensure
that the wheels are refitted in the same
position.
2.Loosen wheel nuts. Raise the vehicle to a
wheel-free condition and remove the wheel
nuts.
Tyres
Check
1.Check tyres for compliance with manufacturer's
specification; visually for cuts, lumps, bulges,
uneven tread wear and depth.
2.Check tyre pressures, condition and tread
depth. Measure the tread depth across the
width of the tyre and around the circumference.
Brake pads, discs and calipers
Check
1. Check front and rear brake pads for wear,
ensure all pads are wearing evenly.
2.Check brake discs for signs of cracking,
excessive scoring or oil contamination.
3.Check calipers for signs of fluid leaks.
4.Clean excessive deposits of brake dust from
pads, calipers and disc shields using brake
cleaner.

MAINTENANCE
10-16 PROCEDURES
Engine oil filter - diesel engine
Replace
1.Replace oil filter.

+ ENGINE - Td5, REPAIRS, Filter - oil.
Engine oil filter – V8 engine
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
used engine oil. Used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin cancer or other serious skin
disorders.
Replace
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Position suitable container beneath oil filter.
3.Using a strap type filter wrench, remove filter
element, discard element.
4.Smear sealing ring of replacement filter
element with engine oil.
5.Fit filter element, tighten two thirds of a turn by
hand or to 17 Nm (13 lbf.ft).
6.Top-up engine with recommended grade of oil
to correct mark on dipstick.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
7.Connect battery.
8.Run engine and check for oil leaks from filter.
9.Stop engine, wait for oil to return to sump.
10.Re-check oil level and top-up if necessary.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-8 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine Control Module (ECM)
The engine control module (ECM) is located on the RH side A post below the face panel inside the vehicle. It has a
cast aluminium case and is mounted on a bracket. The ECM has 5 independent connectors totalling 134 pins.
The ECM is available in 4 variants:
lNAS.
lNAS low emission vehicles.
lUK/ Europe/ Japan/ Australia.
lROW/ Gulf.
The ECM uses a 'flash' electronic erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM). This enables the ECM to
be externally configured, to ensure that the ECM can be updated with any new information, this also allows the ECM
to be configured with market specific data. TestBook must be used to configure replacement ECM's. The ECM can
be reprogrammed, using TestBook/T4, with new engine tunes up to 16 times to meet changing specifications and
legislation. The current engine tune data can be accessed and read using TestBook/T4.
The ECM memorises the positions of the crankshaft and the camshaft when the engine has stopped via the CKP and
CMP sensors. This allows immediate sequential fuel injection and ignition timing during cranking. This information is
lost if battery voltage is too low (i.e. flat battery). So the facility will be disabled for the first engine start.
Input/Output
The ECM has various sensors fitted to the engine to allow it to monitor engine condition. The ECM processes these
signals and decides what actions to carry out to maintain optimum engine operation by comparing the information
from these signals to mapped data within its memory.
Connector 1 (C0634): This connector contains 9 pins and is used primarily for ECM power input and earth. The ECM
requires a permanent battery supply, if this permanent feed is lost i.e. the battery discharges or is disconnected the
ECM will lose its adapted values and its Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). These adapted values are a vital part of
the engine management's rolling adaptive strategy. Without an adaptive strategy, driveability, performance, emission
control, and fuel consumption are adversely affected. The ECM can be damaged by high voltage inputs, so care must
be taken when removing and replacing the ECM.

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-21
REPAIRS
Front bulkhead assembly
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove front wing.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
4.Remove washer reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.
5. Models with A/C: Remove condensor.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
6. Diesel models: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
7.Remove RH and LH headlamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
8.Release headlamp levelling motors and
position aside.
9.Release headlamp wiring and position aside.
10.Remove battery.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
11.Remove battery tray.
12.Remove air filter assembly.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
13.Remove 2 earth leads from LH of front
bulkhead.
14.Remove RH horn.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
15. Models with A/C: Release and remove A/C
pipes.
16.Remove RH and LH crush cans.
17.Remove bonnet release cable.
18.Support bonnet in open position
19.Remove bonnet locking mechanism.
20.Remove VIN plate.
21.Remove 2 bolts securing front bulkhead
assembly to chassis.
22.Remove centre braces.Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.
Refit
1.Fit centre braces.
2.Fit 2 bolts securing bulkhead to chassis and
tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
3.Fit VIN plate.
4.Fit bonnet locking mechanism.
5.Fit bonnet release cable.
6.Fit crush cans.
7. Models with A/C: Fit A/C pipes.
8.Fit RH horn.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
9.Fit 2 earth leads to LH of front bulkhead.
10.Fit air filter assembly.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
11.Fit battery tray.
12.Fit battery. Do not connect leads.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
13.Fit headlamp wiring and headlamp levelling
motors.
14.Fit RH and LH headlamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
15. Diesel models: Fit gearbox fluid cooler.
16. Models with A/C: Fit condensor.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
17.Fit washer reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-23
Bonnet locking platform
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove front bumper assembly.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper assembly - front.
4. Models with A/C: Remove condensor.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
5. Diesel models: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
6.Remove RH and LH headlamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
7.Remove RH and LH repeater lamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Lamp - front
repeater - up to 03MY.
8.Release headlamp wiring and position aside.
9.Remove battery.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
10.Remove battery tray.
11.Remove air filter assembly.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
12.Remove RH horn.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
13.Remove bonnet release cable.
14.Support bonnet in open position
15.Remove bonnet locking mechanism.
16.Remove VIN plate.
17.Remove centre braces.Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.
Refit
1.Fit centre braces.
2.Fit VIN plate.
3.Fit bonnet locking mechanism.
4.Fit bonnet release cable.
5.Fit RH horn.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
6.Fit air filter assembly.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
7.Fit battery tray.
8.Fit battery. Do not connect leads.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
9.Fit headlamp wiring.
10.Fit RH and LH repeater lamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Lamp - front
repeater - up to 03MY.
11.Fit RH and LH headlamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
12. Diesel models: Fit gearbox fluid cooler.
13. Models with A/C: Fit condensor.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
14.Fit bumper assembly.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper assembly - front.
15.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
16.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-24 REPAIRS
Front cross member
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove washer reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.
4. Models with A/C: Remove condensor.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
5. Diesel models: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
6.Remove RH and LH headlamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
7.Release headlamp levelling motors and
position aside.
8.Release headlamp wiring and position aside.
9.Remove RH horn.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
10. Models with A/C: Release and remove A/C
pipes.
11.Remove RH and LH crush cans.
12.Remove 2 bolts securing front bulkhead
assembly to chassis.
13.Remove centre braces.
Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.Refit
1.Fit centre braces.
2.Fit 2 bolts securing bulkhead to chassis and
tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
3.Fit crush cans.
4. Models with A/C: Fit A/C pipes.
5.Fit RH horn.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
6.Fit headlamp wiring and headlamp levelling
motors.
7.Fit RH and LH headlamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
8. Diesel models: Fit gearbox fluid cooler.
9. Models with A/C: Fit condensor.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
10.Fit washer reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.
11.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
12.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-25
Headlamp mounting panel - RH
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove front bumper assembly.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper assembly - front.
4. Models with A/C: Remove condensor.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
5. Diesel models: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
6.Remove RH headlamp.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
7.Remove RH repeater lamp.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Lamp - front
repeater - up to 03MY.
8.Release headlamp levelling motor and position
aside.
9.Release headlamp wiring and position aside.
10.Remove battery and battery tray.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
11.Remove horn.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
12.Remove RH crush can.
13.Remove 2 bolts securing front bulkhead
assembly to chassis.
14.Remove RH centre brace.Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.
Refit
1.Fit centre brace.
2.Fit 2 bolts securing bulkhead to chassis and
tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
3.Fit crush can.
4. Models with A/C: Fit A/C pipes.
5.Fit horn.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
6.Fit battery and battery tray. Do not connect
leads.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
7.Fit headlamp wiring and headlamp levelling
motors.
8.Fit repeater lamp.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Lamp - front
repeater - up to 03MY.
M77 1741A