ECU LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Owner's Manual

LIFTING AND TOWING
08-3
Remove the propeller shaft fixings, remove the shaft
from the vehicle.
If the front axle is to be trailed turn ignition key to
position '1' to release steering lock.
The steering wheel and/or linkage must be
secured in a straight ahead position. DO NOT use
the steering lock mechanism for this purpose.
Towing eyes
The towing eyes at the front and rear of the vehicle
are designed for vehicle recovery purposes only and
must NOT be used to tow a trailer or caravan.
Front:A single towing eye, set behind a removable
panel in the front spoiler. DO NOT use the front
lashing rings for towing.Rear: A pair of towing eyes at the rear of the vehicle
can be used as lashing rings and for towing another
light vehicle.

LIFTING AND TOWING
08-4
TRANSPORTING
Transporting by trailer
Front lashing eyes
Rear lashing eyesLashing eyes are provided on the chassis
longitudinals, at the front (behind the front wheels)
and at the rear (behind the rear wheels).
DO NOT secure lashing hooks or trailer fixings to
any other part of the vehicle.
Position the vehicle on the trailer and apply the
handbrake. Select neutral in the manual gearbox ('N'
on automatic gearbox). Selecting 'N' will prevent
damage to the parking pawl in the automatic
gearbox.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-3
Seats and seat belts
Check
Front seat
Rear seat rear fixings
Rear seat front fixings1.Check seat frames are secured to floor and
show no signs of movement.
2.Check operation of seat slide and tilt
mechanisms, ensuring there is no excessive
play between seat cushion and seat back.
3.Fully extract seat belt and allow it to return
under its own recoil mechanism. Repeat for
other belts.
4. Check entire length of seat belt webbing for
signs of fraying or damage. Repeat for other
belts.

MAINTENANCE
10-4 PROCEDURES
5. Check security of seat belt upper mountings.
6. Check for correct operation of seat belt height
adjusters.
7.Check security of seat belt buckle mountings.
8.Connect each belt to the correct buckle, check
seat buckle and tongue are secure. Release
seat belt buckle and check for correct
operation.9.Check tightness of accessible seat belt fixings.
10.Check tightness of accessible seat belt
mountings.

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
10-8 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.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-9
Air suspension intake filter
Check
1.Check condition of filter and that filter is clean,
replace if necessary.

+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Filter - intake - SLS.
Anti-freeze
Replace
1.Replace anti-freeze.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
Cooling system
Check
1.Check cooling, intercooler and heating systems
for leaks; hoses and oil pipes for security and
condition.
2.Check accessible hose clips for tightness.
3.Check coolant level, top-up if necessary.
Top-up
1.With engine cold, remove expansion tank filler
cap.
2.Top-up with recommended mixture of coolant
until level reaches mark on expansion tank.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Anti-Freeze
Concentration.
3.Fit expansion tank filler cap.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-15
Engine oil - diesel engine
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
used engine oil. Used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin cancer or other serious skin
disorders.
Replace
1.Release fixings, remove underbelly panel.
2.Position suitable container beneath sump.
3.Clean area around drain plug.
4.Remove oil drain plug, discard sealing washer.
5.Allow oil to drain.
6.Fit new sealing washer to oil drain plug.
7.Fit engine drain plug and tighten to 23 Nm (17
lbf.ft).
8.Fill engine with recommended grade of oil to
correct mark on dipstick.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
9.Fit front underbelly panel, secure fixings.
Centrifuge rotor – diesel engine
Replace
1.Replace centrifuge rotor.

+ ENGINE - Td5, REPAIRS, Rotor -
centrifuge.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-17
Manual gearbox
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the natural fats
from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and
dermatitis.
Check/top-up oil level
1.Release fixings, remove rear underbelly panel.
2.Clean area around oil filler/level plug.
3.Remove oil filler/level plug.
4.Check that oil level is to bottom of oil filler/level
plug hole.
5.Top-up level (if required) with recommended oil
to bottom of filler/level plug hole.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
6.Remove all traces of sealant from threads of oil
filler/level plug.
7.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of oil filler/level
plug.
8. Fit manual gearbox filler/level plug and tighten
to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
9.Remove all traces of oil from gearcase.
10.Fit rear underbelly panel, secure fixings.Replace oil
1.Release fixings, remove rear underbelly panel.
2.Place a suitable container beneath gearbox
drain plug.
3.Clean area around oil filler/level and drain
plugs.
4.Remove oil filler/level plug.
5.Remove oil drain plug, remove and discard
sealing washer.
6.Allow oil to drain.
7.Clean magnet in oil drain plug.
8.Fit new sealing washer to oil drain plug.
9.Fit manual gearbox drain plug and tighten to 50
Nm (37 lbf.ft).
10.Fill gearbox with recommended oil to bottom of
filler/level plug hole.
+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
11.Remove all traces of sealant from threads of oil
filler/level plug.
12.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of oil filler/level
plug.
13. Fit manual gearbox filler/level plug and tighten
to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
14.Remove all traces of oil from gearcase.
15.Fit rear underbelly panel, secure fixings.

MAINTENANCE
10-18 PROCEDURES
Automatic gearbox
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the natural fats
from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and
dermatitis.
Replace oil filter
1.Replace oil filter.

+ AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22
- 24, REPAIRS, Filter - oil.
Replace oil
1. Ensure that gearbox is cool. Apply
handbrake and securely chock front and rear
wheels.
2.Place a suitable container beneath gearbox.
3.Clean area around oil filler/level and drain
plugs.
4.Remove oil drain plug, remove and discard
sealing washer.
5.Allow oil to drain.
6.Fit new sealing washer to oil drain plug.
7.Fit automatic gearbox drain plug and tighten to
15 Nm (11 lbf.ft).
8.Remove oil filler/level plug, remove and discard
sealing washer.
9.Fill gearbox with recommended oil to bottom of
oil level/filler plug hole.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
10.Select 'P' (Park).
11.Ensure handbrake is applied.
12.Start engine and allow it to idle.
13.Apply footbrake. 14.Move selector lever through all gear positions,
while continuing to fill the gearbox. Select 'P'
(Park).
15.With engine idling, continue filling gearbox until
a 2 mm bead of oil runs from oil filler/level plug
hole.
16.Fit new sealing washer to automatic gearbox
filler/level plug, fit plug and tighten to 30 Nm (22
l b f . f t ) .
17.Stop engine.
18.Remove all traces of oil from gearbox casing.