1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Workshop Manual

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-54 REPAIRS
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.
2. During welding operations, apply 'Heat
shrink paste' to roof and body side panel to
avoid heat damage to paintwork.Refit
1.Fit and secure wiring.
2.Fit side and rear drip rail finishers.
3.Fit alpine light glass.

+ SCREENS, REPAIRS, Glass - alpine
light.
4.Fit windscreen.

+ SCREENS, REPAIRS, Windscreen.
5.Fit 'D' post outer trim finishers.
6.Fit rear door aperture seals.
7.Fit tread plates to rear door apertures.
8.Fit front door aperture seals.
9.Fit 'A' post lower trim panels.
10.Fit tread plates to front door apertures.
11.Fit roof bars.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Roof bars.
12.Fit rear headrests.
13.Fit rear seats.

+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.
14.Fit front seats.

+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
15. Models with fixed roof: Fit head lining.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Headlining.
16. Models with sunroof: Fit sunroof drain tubes.
17. Models with sunroof: Fit rear sunroof.

+ SUNROOF, REPAIRS, Sunroof -
rear.
18. Models with sunroof: Fit front sunroof.

+ SUNROOF, REPAIRS, Sunroof -
front.
19.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
20.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
M77 1715A

PANEL REPAIRS
TIMES 77-2-55
TIME S
TIME SCHEDULES
The following information shows the time taken to replace damaged panels and assemblies. This time includes
removal of Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) parts, and also time for painting, based on using Clear Over Base
(COB) Metallic paint.
The times shown were generated by Thatcham (the Motor Insurance Repair and Research Centre) and are to be used
as a guide only.
All times shown are in decimal hours.
Single panel/assembly replacement times
Panel DescriptionTotal times
Petrol Diesel
Bonnet 7.4 7.4
Bonnet locking platform 8.4 8.4
Front cross member 9.3 8.1
Front bulkhead assembly 10.5 9.3
Headlamp mounting panel RH 9.3–
Headlamp mounting panel LH 9.4–
Front wing RH 7.2 7.2
Front wing LH 7.1 7.1
Front door – skin 10.8 10.8
Front door 7.9 7.9
Rear door – skin 10.0 10.0
Rear door 7.6 7.6
'A' post assembly RH 11.4–
'A' post assembly LH 11.3–
'B/C' post assembly 11.3–
Sill outer assembly RH 14.8–
Sill outer assembly LH 13.9–
Panel body side assembly RH 15.5 15.5
Panel body side assembly LH 13.4 13.4
Cross member outer rear panel (centre section) 13.4 13.4
Tail door 9.3 9.3
Roof30.3 30.3

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-56 TIMES
Combination panel replacement times - Front end panels
Panel DescriptionTotal time
Petrol Diesel
Front bumper
Bonnet locking platform
Headlamp mounting panel
Front wing
18.5 RH 17.3 RH
18.8 LH 17.5 LH
Front bumper
Front bulkhead assembly
Front wing RH & LH
19.7 18.5
Front bumper
Front bulkhead assembly
Front wing
Front valance assembly
Wing support bracket
Valance outer reinforcement
24.0 RH
24.2 LH 22.7
Front bumper
Front bulkhead assembly
Front wing
Wing support bracket
Headlamp closing panel
Valance upper assembly (front section)
Valance outer reinforcement (front section)
22.4 RH 21.1 RH
23.1 LH 21.6 LH

PANEL REPAIRS
TIMES 77-2-57
Combination panel replacement times - Side panels
Panel DescriptionTotal time
Petrol Diesel
Front wing
Front door
11.2 11.2
Rear door
Panel bodyside assembly
19.2 RH 19.1 RH
17.1 LH 17.1 LH
Front door
Rear door
'B/C' Post
19.9 RH
19.8 LH 19.8
Front door
Rear door
'B/C' Post
Front wing
Panel bodyside assembly
33.9 RH 33.9 RH
31.8 LH 31.7 LH
Front door
Front wing
Front wing support bracket
'A' post
23.1 RH 23.0 RH
22.9 LH 22.8 RH

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-58 TIMES
Combination panel replacement times - Rear end panels
Panel DescriptionTotal time
Petrol Diesel
Rear bumper
Panel bodyside assembly
'E' post assembly
Crossmember outer rear panel (RH/LH section)
Crossmember closing rear panel
31.9 RH 31.9 RH
30.1 LH 30.1 LH
Rear bumper
Panel bodyside assembly
Bodyside inner rear assembly
'E' post assembly
'E' post closing assembly
Crossmember outer rear panel (RH/LH section)
Crossmember closing rear panel
Crossmember rear assembly (RH/LH section)
Rear floor (RH/LH section)
Crossmember closing rear brackets
42.9 RH 42.6 RH
41.1 LH 40.7 LH
Rear bumper
Panel bodyside assembly RH & LH
Bodyside inner rear assembly RH & LH
'E' post assembly RH & LH
'E' post closing assembly RH & LH
Crossmember outer rear panel
Crossmember closing rear panel
Crossmember rear assembly
Rear floor (rear section)
Crossmember closing rear brackets RH & LH
65.9 65.6

BODY SEALING MATERIALS
MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS 77-3-1
BODY SEALING MAT ERIALS MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
Materials applications
1Between panels - bolted
2Panel edges - bolted
3Between panels - spot welded
4Panel edges - spot welded
5Between panels - bonded
6Panel edges - bonded7Clinch joints - type (a)
8Clinch joints - type (b)
9Clinch joints - type (c)
10Gaps between panels - type (a)
11Gaps between panels - type (b)
12Lap joint

BODY SEALING MATERIALS
77-3-2 MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
Approved materials
The following is a table of materials approved by Land Rover for use during body repairs.
Description - Usage Supplier Part Number
Cavity waxes
Inner Cavity Wax (Amber) 3M 08901/11/21
Inner Cavity Wax (Transparent) 3M 08909/19/29
Cavity Wax Croda PW57
Engine bay waxes/lacquers
Astrolan Engine Bay Wax and Cosmetic Wax Astors DA3243/1
Engine Bay Cosmetic Wax/Lacquer Croda PW197
Engine Bay Cosmetic Wax/Lacquer Dinol 4010
Miscellaneous materials
Aerosol Auto Adhesive (Trim) - impact adhesive for trim parts 3M 08080
Flexible Parts Repair Material - rubber modified polypropylene parts 3M 05900
Waterproof Cloth Tape - sealing panel apertures 3M Y387/Y3998
Sound Dampening Foam Gurit-Essex Betacore 7999
Water Shedder Repair (Aerosol) Teroson
Seam sealers
Body Caulking - type (b) gaps between panels 3M 08568
Bolted Panel Sealer - between bolted panels 3M 08572
Drip Chek Clear - bolted, spot welded and bonded panel edges; type (a) and (b)
gaps between panels; type (c) clinch joints 3M 08401
Drip Chek Heavy - type (b) gaps between panels; type (c) clinch joints 3M 08531
Polyurethane Seam Sealer - bolted, spot welded and bonded panel edges; type
(a) and (b) gaps between panels; type (b) clinch joints3M 08684/89/94
Polyurethane Sealer (Sachet) - bolted panel edges; type (b) clinch joints 3M 08703/83/88
Sprayable Sealer - lap joints 3M 08800/23
Super Seam Sealer - lap joints; type (b) clinch joints 3M 08537
Weld Thru' Sealer - between spot welded panels 3M 08626
Betafill Clinch and Brushable Sealer - type (b) clinch joints Gurit-Essex 10211/15/20
Clinch, Joint and Underbody Coating - lap joints Gurit-Essex 10101/10707
Leak Chek Clear - between bolted panels; spot welded and bonded panel edges;
type (c) clinch joints; type (a) gaps between panels Kent Industries 10075
Putty - type (b) gaps between panels Kent Industries
Polyurethane Seam Sealer - bolted, spot welded and bonded panel edges;
between bonded panels; type (a) and (b) gaps between panels PPG 6500
Polyurethane Seam Sealer - bolted, spot welded and bonded panel edges;
between bonded panels; type (b) gaps between panels Teroson 92
Terolan Light Seam Sealer - bolted, spot welded and bonded panel edges; type
(a) and (b) gaps between panels; between bonded panels; type (c) clinch jointsTeroson
Terolan Special Brushable Seam Sealer - lap joints Teroson

BODY SEALING MATERIALS
MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS 77-3-3
Terostat Sprayable Seam Sealer - bolted, spot welded and bonded panel edges;
between bonded panels; type (b) gaps between panels Teroson 9320
Terostat 1K PU Seam Sealer (SE 20) - type (a) and (b) gaps between panels;
spot welded and bonded panel edges Teroson
Sealing Compound - bolted, spot welded and bonded panel edges; between
bonded panels; type (b) gaps between panels Wurths 8901001/-/6
Structural adhesives
Automotive Structural Adhesive - between bonded panels; type (a) clinch joints 3M 08122
Two Part Structural Epoxy - between bonded and spot welded panels; type (a)
clinch joints Ciba-Geigy XB5106/7
Underbody sealers
Body Schutz 3M 08861
Spray Schutz 3M 08877
Crodapol Brushable Underbody Sealer Croda PV75
Terotex Underseal (CP 02) Teroson 9320
Underbody waxes
Bodyguard (Aerosol) 3M 08158/9
Underbody Wax Croda PW61
Underbody Wax Dinol Tectacote 205
Weld-through primers
Weld Thru' Coating 3M 05913
Zinc Spray 3M 09113
Zinc Rich Primer ICI P-565 634 Description - Usage Supplier Part Number