Land Rover Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

PANEL REPAIRS

REPAIRS 77-2-27

Bonnet locking platform

In this procedure the bonnet locking platform 
reinforcement is also replaced in conjunction with the 
bonnet locking platform.

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator. 
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Remove front bumper valance. 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.

5. Remove radiator. 

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 COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6, 

REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.

6. Remove both headlamp assemblies. 

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 LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp 

assembly - up to 04MY.

7. Remove horn. 

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 SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.

8. Remove battery. 

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 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Battery.

9. Remove air intake hose.

10. Remove bonnet lock.
11. Support bonnet in open position.
12. Remove bonnet stay. 

Repair

1. Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint 

faces and install new panel(s) in accordance 
with Panel Replacement Procedure. 

Refit

1. Fit bonnet stay.
2. Fit bonnet lock.
3. Fit air intake hose.
4. Fit battery. Do not connect earth lead. 

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 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Battery.

5. Fit horn. 

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 SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.

6. Fit both headlamp assemblies. 

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 LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp 

assembly - up to 04MY.

7. Fit radiator. 

 + 

 COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6, 

REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.

8. Fit front bumper valance. 

 + 

 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.

9. Connect all ECUs.

10. Connect alternator. 
11. Connect battery earth lead.