Discovery 2. Manual — part 25

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

10-5

Lamps, horns and warning indicators

Check

1. Switch on side, head and tail lamps and check

operation.

2. Check headlamp levelling operation.
3. Check turn signals and hazard warning lamps

for correct operation.

4. Press brake pedal and check operation of

brake lamps.

5. Check all exterior lamp lenses for clarity and

condition. Pay particular attention to headlamp
lenses for signs of stone chips or damage.

6. Check horn for loud, clear sound.
7. Switch on headlamps (with ignition switch at 'O'

position) and check light reminder warning
operates when door is opened.

8. Check operation of interior courtesy lights.
9. Check operation of all instrument pack warning

and indicator lights.

Wipers and washers

Check

1. Operate screen washer and switch on wipers.

Ensure washer jets are correctly aimed and
check for smooth, smear free operation of
wiper blades across screen at all speeds
including intermittent.

2. Repeat operation for rear screen washers/

wipers.

3. Check all wiper blades for condition and signs

of splits or damage.

4. Check security of wiper arms.

MAINTENANCE

10-6

PROCEDURES

Handbrake

Check

1. With the vehicle stationary, on a level surface,

apply and release handbrake and check for
correct operation.

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BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS,

Handbrake.

Alarm handset battery

Replace

1. Insert the blade of a small, flat bladed

screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the
handset and prise the back from the handset.

2. Slide the battery out of the clip taking care not

to touch the circuit board or the battery
contacts.

3. Press and hold one of the buttons for at least 5

seconds.

4. Fit the replacement battery ensuring that

correct polarity is maintained (+) side facing
upwards. Avoid touching the flat surfaces of the
battery.

5. Press the 2 halves of the handset together.
6. Check that handset operates correctly.

Road wheels

Remove

1. Mark the wheel to stud relationship to ensure

that the wheels are refitted in the same
position.

2. Loosen wheel nuts. Raise the vehicle to a

wheel-free condition and remove the wheel
nuts.

Tyres

Check

1. Check tyres for compliance with manufacturer's

specification; visually for cuts, lumps, bulges,
uneven tread wear and depth.

2. Check tyre pressures, condition and tread

depth. Measure the tread depth across the
width of the tyre and around the circumference.

Brake pads, discs and calipers

Check

1. Check front and rear brake pads for wear,

ensure all pads are wearing evenly.

2. Check brake discs for signs of cracking,

excessive scoring or oil contamination.

3. Check calipers for signs of fluid leaks.
4. Clean excessive deposits of brake dust from

pads, calipers and disc shields using brake
cleaner.

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

10-7

Road wheel speed sensors

Inspect

Front wheel

Rear wheel

1. Inspect each sensor harness for damage.

Brake fluid

Replace

1. Replace brake fluid.

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BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake

system bleeding.

Fuel filter - diesel engine

Replace

1. Replace filter element.

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ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -

Td5, REPAIRS, Element - fuel filter.

Fuel filter sedimenter

Drain

1. Position suitable container beneath fuel filter.

2. Disconnect multiplug from sedimenter.
3. Rotate sedimenter anti-clockwise until water

flows from drain tube.

4. Allow to drain until diesel fuel flows from drain

tube.

5. Rotate sedimenter fully clockwise.
6. Connect multiplug.

MAINTENANCE

10-8

PROCEDURES

Road wheels

Refit

1. Apply anti-seize compound to wheel hub

centre.

2. Refit road wheels to original hub position.

Tighten wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lbf.ft).

Radiator/Intercooler

Check

1. Visually check radiator/intercooler for external

obstructions, remove debris.

2. Visually check fan blades for damage.

Ambient air Temperature and pressure
sensor

Check

1. Check ambient air temperature and pressure

sensor for damage.

Doors, bonnet and fuel filler flap

Check

1. Check operation of each door, door lock,

bonnet catch and fuel filler flap. Ensure doors
close securely.

Lubricate

1. Lubricate door locks, hinges, check straps,

bonnet catch and fuel filler flap.

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CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,

LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.