Range Rover Classic
Tdi
7
REPAIR
FRONT COVER PLATE
Service repair no - 12.65.01
Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Drain coolant.
3. Remove top hose from radiator.
4. Remove inter-cooler to induction manifold hose.
5. Remove viscous coupling and fan.
See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
Coupling, Fan Blades, Pulley and Fan Cowl
6. Remove fan cowl.
7. Remove drive belt.
See Drive Belt Renew
8. Remove crankshaft pulley.
See Crankshaft
Pulley
9. Remove 14 bolts securing front cover plate,
noting top two bolts also retain thermostat hose
clips.
10. Remove cover plate complete with gasket.
11. Remove small gasket from centre bolt boss.
Seal replacement
12. Remove worn seal from cover and clean recess.
13. Support cover and fit new seal, open side fitted
into recess, using special tool LRT-12-077.
Refit
14. Refit in reverse order to removal using new
gaskets, fitting the securing bolts as shown in
illustration ST3475. Tighten to
25 Nm.