1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY coolant

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-36 REPAIRS
5.Remove 4 nuts securing turret base to chassis.
6.Remove 2 bolts securing damper to axle.
7. ACE models: Remove bolt securing ACE pipe
clamp to chassis.
8. ACE models: Remove bolt securing ACE pipe
clamp to turret.
9.Release harness clip from turret.
10.Raise turret and remove through bolt.
11.Compress damper and manoeuvre turret from
engine bay.
12.Remove damper. Refit
1.Position damper and manoeuvre turret into
position. Raise damper and align to turret. Fit
through bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
2.Align damper assembly to spring seat.
3.Fit bolts securing damper to axle and tighten to
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
4.Fit nuts securing turret to chassis and tighten
to 23 Nm (17 lbf.ft).
5.Tighten through bolt to 125 Nm (92 lbf.ft).
6. ACE models: Position ACE pipe clamp to
chassis and secure with bolt.
7. ACE models: Position ACE pipe clamp to
turret and secure with bolt.
8.Secure harness to turret.
9. RH damper: Reposition coolant reservoir.
10.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
11.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-56 REPAIRS
11.Loosen clip, disconnect air hose from
turbocharger and move hose aside.
12.Release clip and disconnect pressure sensing
hose from turbocharger outlet pipe.
13.Loosen clips securing turbocharger outlet pipe
hoses.
14.Remove turbocharger outlet pipe and hoses as
an assembly. 15.Release clips and disconnect 2 thermostat
housing hoses from coolant pipe.
16.Release clip and disconnect bottom hose from
radiator.
17.Remove thermostat housing with hoses.
18.Position container to collect ACE fluid loss.
19. Pump to valve block pipe: Remove banjo
bolt securing fluid hose to ACE pump and
discard sealing washers.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 80-3
Description
General
The heating and ventilation system controls the temperature and distribution of air supplied to the vehicle interior. The
system consists of an air inlet duct, heater assembly, distribution ducts and a control panel. An outlet vent is
incorporated at the rear of the cabin. Some diesel models also incorporate a fuel burning heater (FBH) system in the
engine coolant supply to the heater assembly.
Fresh or recirculated air flows into the heater assembly from the inlet duct. An electrical variable speed blower in the
inlet duct, and/or ram effect, forces the air through the system. Depending on the settings on the control panel, the air
is then heated and supplied through the distribution ducts to fascia and floor level outlets.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 80-5
Heater assembly
1Windscreen and side window air outlet
2Face level air outlet
3Casing
4Rear footwell air outlet
5Front footwell air outlet
6Drain outlet
7Air inlet8Engine coolant return
9Engine coolant feed
10Heater matrix
11RH temperature control cable
12Distribution control cable
13LH temperature control cable
The heater assembly heats and distributes air as directed by selections made on the control panel. The assembly is
installed on the vehicle centre-line, between the fascia and the engine bulkhead. The heater assembly consists of a
casing, formed from a series of plastic moldings, which contains a heater matrix and control flaps. Internal passages
integrated into the casing guide the air through the casing and separate it into two flows, one for the LH outlets and
one for the RH outlets. Two drain outlets at the bottom of the casing connect to overboard drain tubes installed in the
sides of the transmission tunnel.
Heater matrix
The heater matrix provides the heat source to warm the air being supplied to the distribution outlets. The heater matrix
is an aluminium two pass, fin and tube heat exchanger, installed in the RH side of the casing. Two aluminium tubes
attached to the heater matrix extend through the engine bulkhead to connect the heater assembly to the engine
coolant system. When the engine is running, coolant is constantly circulated through the heater matrix by the engine
coolant pump. On diesel models, the coolant flow is assisted by an electric pump while the FBH system is active.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-8DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Control panel
The controls for heating and ventilation are installed on a control panel in the centre of the fascia, below the radio.
Three rotary knobs control the LH and RH outlet temperatures and distribution. A slider switch controls blower speed.
A latching pushswitch controls the selection of fresh/recirculated air; an amber LED in the switch illuminates when
recirculated air is selected.
Graphics on the panel and the controls indicate the function and operating positions of the controls.
Outlet vent
The outlet vent promotes the free flow of heating and ventilation air through the cabin. The outlet vent is installed in
the RH rear quarter body panel and vents cabin air into the sheltered area between the rear quarter body panel and
the outer body side panel. The vent consists of a grille covered by soft rubber flaps and is effectively a non-return
valve. The flap opens and closes automatically depending on the differential between cabin and outside air pressures.
FBH system (diesel models only)
The FBH system is an auxiliary heating system that compensates for the relatively low coolant temperatures inherent
in the diesel engine. At low ambient temperatures, the FBH system heats the coolant supply to the heater assembly,
and maintains it within the temperature range required for good in-car heating performance. Operation is fully
automatic, with no intervention required by the driver.
The system consists of an air temperature sensor, a FBH fuel pump and a FBH unit. Fuel for the FBH system is taken
from the fuel tank, through a line attached to the fuel tank's fuel pump, and supplied via the FBH fuel pump to the FBH
unit. The connection on the fuel tank's fuel pump incorporates a tube which extends down into the tank. At the FBH
unit connection, the fuel line incorporates a self-sealing, quick disconnect coupling. In the FBH unit, the fuel delivered
by the FBH fuel pump is burned and the resultant heat output is used to heat the coolant. An ECU integrated into the
FBH unit controls the operation of the system at one of two heat output levels, 2.5 kW at part load and 5 kW at full load
Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature sensor controls a power supply from the alternator to the FBH unit. The sensor is installed
on the RH support strut of the bonnet closing panel and contains a temperature sensitive switch that is closed at
temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F) and open at temperatures of 5 °C (41 °F) and above.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-10DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FBH unit
1Air inlet hose
2Electrical connectors
3Exhaust pipe
4Quick disconnect coupling5Coolant inlet hose
6Fuel supply line
7Circulation pump
8Coolant outlet hose
The FBH unit is installed on the bulkhead in the engine compartment, on the side opposite the brake servo, and is
connected in series in the coolant supply to the heater assembly. Two electrical connectors on the top of the FBH unit
connect to the vehicle wiring.
FBH unit connector pin details
Connector/Pin
No.Description Input/Output
C0925
2 K line (diagnostics) Input/Output
3 Alternator power supply Input
6 FBH fuel pump Output
C0926
1 Battery power supply Input
2Earth -

HEATING AND VENTILATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 80-11
Sectioned view of FBH unit
1Combustion air fan
2Burner housing
3ECU
4Heat exchanger
5Burner insert
6Exhaust
7Glow plug/flame sensor8Evaporator
9Coolant inlet
10Circulation pump
11Fuel inlet
12Coolant outlet
13Air inlet
The FBH unit consists of:
lA circulation pump.
lA combustion air fan.
lA burner housing.
lAn ECU/heat exchanger.
lAn air inlet hose.
lAn exhaust pipe.
Circulation pump. The circulation pump is installed at the coolant inlet to the FBH unit to assist the coolant flow through
the FBH unit and the heater assembly. The pump runs continuously while the FBH unit is in standby or active
operating modes. While the FBH unit is inactive, coolant flow is reliant on the engine coolant pump.
Combustion air fan. The combustion air fan regulates the flow of air into the unit to support combustion of the fuel
supplied by the FBH pump. It also supplies the air required to purge and cool the FBH unit. Ambient air is supplied to
the combustion air fan through an air inlet hose containing a sound deadening foam ring.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-12DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Burner housing. The burner housing contains the burner insert and also incorporates connections for the exhaust
pipe, the coolant inlet from the circulation pump and the coolant outlet to the heater assembly. The exhaust pipe
directs exhaust combustion gases to atmosphere at the bottom of the engine compartment.
The burner insert incorporates the fuel combustion chamber, an evaporator and a glow plug/flame sensor. Fuel from
the FBH fuel pump is supplied to the evaporator, where it evaporates and enters the combustion chamber to mix with
air from the combustion air fan. The glow plug/flame sensor provides the ignition source of the fuel:air mixture and,
once combustion is established, monitors the flame.
ECU/heat exchanger. The ECU controls and monitors operation of the FBH system. Ventilation of the ECU is
provided by an internal flow of air from the combustion air fan. The heat exchanger transfers heat generated by
combustion to the coolant. A sensor in the heat exchanger provides the ECU with an input of heat exchanger casing
temperature, which the ECU relates to coolant temperature and uses to control system operation. The temperature
settings in the ECU are calibrated to compensate for the difference between coolant temperature and the heat
exchanger casing temperature detected by the sensor. Typically: as the coolant temperature increases, the coolant
will be approximately 7 °C (12.6 °F) hotter than the temperature detected by the sensor; as the coolant temperature
decreases, the coolant will be approximately 2 °C (3.6 °F) cooler than the temperature detected by the sensor.