Introduction references

INTRODUCTION REFERENCES

This Body Repair Manual covers vehicles from References to the left or right hand side in the manual 1995 model year onwards. Amendments and are made when viewing the vehicle from the rear. additional pages will be issued to ensure that the With the engine and gearbox assembly removed, the manual covers latest models. Amendments and water pump end of the engine is referred to as the additions will be identified by the addition of a front. dated footer at the bottom of the page. To reduce repetition, some operations covered in this This Body Repair Manual is designed to assist skilled Manual do not include reference to testing the vehicle body repair technicians in the efficient repair and after repair. maintenance of Land Rover vehicles. It is essential that work is inspected and tested after Individuals who undertake their own repairs completion and if necessary a road test of the vehicle should have some skill and training, and limit is carried out particularly where safety related items repairs to components which could not affect the are concerned. safety of the vehicle or its passengers. Any repairs required to safety critical items such as steering, brakes, suspension or supplementary restraint system should be carried out by a Land

REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

Rover Dealer. Repairs to such items should NEVER be attempted by untrained individuals.

When replacement parts are required it is essential that Land Rover parts are used.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES are given

Attention is particularly drawn to the following points

throughout this Manual in the following form:

concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement parts and accessories: Safety features embodied in the

WARNING: Procedures which must be

vehicle may be impaired if other than Land Rover

followed precisely to avoid the possibility

parts are fitted. In certain territories, legislation

of personal injury.

prohibits the fitting of parts not to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification. Torque spanner values

CAUTION: This calls attention to

given in this Manual must be strictly adhered to.

procedures which must be followed to

Locking devices, where specified, must be fitted. If the

avoid damage to components.

efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it must be replaced with a new one. Certain

NOTE: This calls attention to methods

fasteners must not be re-used. These fasteners are

which make a job easier or gives helpful

specified in the Workshop Manual.

information.

FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

DIMENSIONS

The following information provides basic precautions

The dimensions quoted are to design engineering

which must be observed if fuel is to be handled safely.

specification. Alternative unit equivalents, shown in

It also outlines the other areas of risk which must not

brackets following the dimensions, have been

be ignored.

converted from the original specification. This information is issued for basic guidance only, and in any case of doubt, appropriate enquiries should be made of your local Fire Officer or Fire Department.