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'''Air Suspension Compressor replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic67721.html this topic]
  
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Publicised by site member DG & compiled in a [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11102/Cleaning%20Compressor%20Cover.pdf PDF] by site member DiscoDunc
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'''Compressor Housing Cleaning''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic11652.html Publicised] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member510.html DG] & compiled in a [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11102/Cleaning%20Compressor%20Cover.pdf Downloadable PDF] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member1102.html DiscoDunc] .Compressor can become noisy as a result of mud & crud building up around the suspension compressor
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'''Compressor Renewal & Cleaning''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post799075.html#799075 Publicized] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-stephandv.html StephanDv] On his first post, he knocks it out of the park. Compressor can begin to run more and seem labored. This leads to overheating and eventual failure of the compressor.
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'''Alternator Diode Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-flack.html Flack]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11480/Replacing2_the_Diode_Pack_on_A_Denso_Alternator.pdf PDF]
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'''Battery, Quiescent and Parasitic Current Drain Testing''' - See [http://www.disco4.com/forum/member-robbie.html Robbie]'s guide on how to conduct electrical testing to diagnose why your battery goes flat when parked in [http://www.disco4.com/forum/post1366423.html#1366423 this topic] with pictures.
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'''Body Removal''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic76002.html this topic] How to separate the Body from the Chassis with pictures.
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'''Sunroof Drain Tubes''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-gareth.html Gareth]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic22757.html this topic]. In addition, flexible net curtain wire (coiled steel with plastic coating) has been found to be useful to clear out the drain tubes.
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'''Bodsy's Brake Bible - The complete Brake replacement guide''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member1748.html Bodsy]'s [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic52130.html topic]
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'''[[Changing Front Brake Pads]]''' - Transcribed from [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member5.html Gareth]'s instructions and [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member431.html lr1]'s updates in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic1511.html this topic]
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'''Changing Rear Brake Discs, Pads and EPB Adjustment''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic25409.html this topic]
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'''[[TDV6 Oil Change]]''' - Transcribed from [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member269.html d3matt]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic4793.html this topic]
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'''Seized Auto Box Lever Pivot''' - auto box gear lever stiff, difficult to get into gear or jumping out of Drive? See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic31656.html this topic]
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'''Front Belt Tensioner Bearing Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member4033.html ridgeback_moor]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic45541.html this topic]
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'''Fitting Anti Roll Bar Bush Spacers''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic30622.html this topic]
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'''Fixing Seized Autobox Gear Lever Pivot''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic31656.html this topic]
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'''Front Lower Ball Joint Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic31160.html this topic]
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'''EGR Valve Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic31658.html this topic]
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'''Transfer Box Seal Replacement''' - Guide written by [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member5633.html Iain G]. See
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic47890.html this topic]
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'''TDV6 Timing & Drive Belt Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic53674.html this topic]
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'''2.7L Lion TDV6 Timing Belt parts, special tools required and optional additional maintenance items''' - See [https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-twr7cx.html twr7cx]'s list in [https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/27-tdv6-timing-belt-additional-maintenance-part-numbers-185387.html this topic]
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'''CV Boot Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-disco_steve.html disco_steve]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic54694.html this topic]
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'''Ashtray Panel Replacement''' - See J@mes' [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post606264.html#606264 instructions here]
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'''Airbag Removal''' - See tanters' [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post51541.html#51541 instructions (for stereo control button fitting)] and wiggs' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_ZkkgVLpuY video] for assistance
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""Airbag removal tool dimensions""
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http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10701/tool.jpg
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'''MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) Sensor Cleaning''' - reportedly a simple maintenance task to keep your Discovery running smoother - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic64159.html forum post]
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'''Rear ARB (Anti Roll Bar) Bush Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member4033.html ridgeback_moor]'s instructions and photos in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic51384.html this topic]
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'''Front ARB (Anti Roll Bar) Bush Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member4033.html ridgeback_moor]'s instructions and photos in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic61491.html this topic]
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'''Fuel Filter and Diff Oil Changing''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member4033.html ridgeback_moor]'s instructions and photos in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic32281.html this topic]
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'''Manual Gearbox Oil Change''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member7783.html Phil1644]'s instructions and photos in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic64267.html this topic]
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'''Tailgate Actuator Fix DIY''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-chocolademan.html chocolademan]'s pictorial instructions [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/22682/Tailgate_Actuator_DIY~0.pdf in his PDF] if the angled end has broken off from your tailgate actuator cable
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'''Clear your sunroof drains''' -[http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic22757.html Click Here]
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'''Fit a new style AMK compressor''' - [http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic84165.html Click Here]
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'''How to change your TDV6 timing belts''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic53674.html Click Here]
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'''How to change your front upper and lower wishbones''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/wishbones.pdf Click Here]
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'''How to change your lower front wishbones''' -
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=86153 Click Here]
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'''How to change your front hub/wheel bearing''' - [http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic116658.html Click Here]
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'''How to change your track rod ends (inner and outer)''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic71290.html Click Here]
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'''Change the alternator (TDV6)'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic82516.html?highlight=alternator+guide Click Here]
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'''Change the brake switch'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=5082 Click Here for guides and photos]
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'''Change a rear door latch'''
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[[Rear Door Latch Replacement]]
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'''How to Change TDV6 intercooler hoses'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic94971.html?highlight=intercooler Click here]
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'''How to Fit Fast Road intercooler'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic100825.html?highlight=intercooler Click here]
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'''How to Fit De-Cat pipe'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic95294.html?highlight=De-cat Click here]
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''' How to upgrade a D3 wing to D4 Headlight Template'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic114351.html?highlight= Template Click Here]
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'''How to do a D3 to 2010-2013 D4 front end facelift''' [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic102519.html?highlight=  Click here]
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'''How to Do a D3 to 2014-  D4 front end Upgrade'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic107688.html?highlight= Click here]
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'''HOW TO RetroFit OEM TV/DVD Screens+wireless Headphones!'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic92518.html?highlight= Click here]
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'''How to fit Venture cam system D3'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic100686.html?highlight= Click here]
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'''How to fit wiring for Xenon corner light D4 headlights'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic44435.html?highlight= Click Here]
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'''How to Fit a D4 colour coded rear tailgate / Boot lid handle assembly'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1084101.html#1084101.html?highlight= Click here]
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'''How to upgrade the rear end of a D3 to D4'''[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic99906.html?highlight= Click Here]
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'''Adjust Headlamps for driving on the Continent'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic849.html?highlight=headlights Adjust for Continent Click Here]
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'''Remove The Hook Type Carpet Mat Clips'''
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[http://www.disco4.com/forum/topic92265.html Click Here]
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'''Change auto gearbox fluid DIY''' [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic55010.html Click Here]
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'''Remove Rear Quarter Trim / Tow bar storage''' [http://media.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11468/Rear%20Quarter%20Trim%20Panel%20Removal~0.pdf Click Here]
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'''Discovery 3 Detent Circlip replacement guide'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/35469/Detent%20Circlip%20How%20to%20guide.pdf Click here]
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'''Lower tailgate stay cable replacement guide by Brian_DL13'''
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[http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/37233/Changing%20a%20Lower%20Tailgate%20Stay%20Cable.pdf Click here]
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==Maintenance Checksheets==
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With thanks to [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member22.html Slimer] (D3) and [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-outofyorkshire.html outofyorkshire] (D4 10MY) [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-voug.html Voug] (D4 12MY)
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*[http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10022/JLR%2011%2081%2010_7E%20-%20Maintenance%20Check%20Sheet%20%28All%20Models%20Rest%20of%20World%29%20-%20miles.pdf D3 All Models Rest of World] 
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*[http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10022/JLR%2011%2082%2010_6E%20-%20Discovery%203%20Maintenance%20Check%20Sheet%20%28All%20Models%20UK%20%26%20EU%29%20-%20miles.pdf D3 All Models UK & EU] 
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*[http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10022/JLR%2012%2005%2010_6E%20-%20Discovery%203%20Maintenance%20Check%20Sheet%20%28All%20Models%20Arduous%29%20-%20miles.pdf D3 All Models Arduous]
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*[http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post535505.html#535505 D3 Italian language]
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*[http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/D4%20Maintenance%20service%20Sheet%20from%20MY10.pdf D4 All Models UK & EU 10MY/11MY]
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*[http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/D4%20Maintenance%20Service%20plan%20from%2012MY.pdf D4 All Models UK & EU from 12MY]

Latest revision as of 10:26, 13 December 2019

Air Suspension Compressor replacement - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Compressor Housing Cleaning - Publicised by site member DG & compiled in a Downloadable PDF by site member DiscoDunc .Compressor can become noisy as a result of mud & crud building up around the suspension compressor

Compressor Renewal & Cleaning - Publicized by site member StephanDv On his first post, he knocks it out of the park. Compressor can begin to run more and seem labored. This leads to overheating and eventual failure of the compressor.

Alternator Diode Replacement - See Flack's instructions in PDF

Battery, Quiescent and Parasitic Current Drain Testing - See Robbie's guide on how to conduct electrical testing to diagnose why your battery goes flat when parked in this topic with pictures.

Body Removal - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic How to separate the Body from the Chassis with pictures.

Sunroof Drain Tubes - See Gareth's instructions in this topic. In addition, flexible net curtain wire (coiled steel with plastic coating) has been found to be useful to clear out the drain tubes.

Bodsy's Brake Bible - The complete Brake replacement guide - See Bodsy's topic

Changing Front Brake Pads - Transcribed from Gareth's instructions and lr1's updates in this topic

Changing Rear Brake Discs, Pads and EPB Adjustment - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

TDV6 Oil Change - Transcribed from d3matt's instructions in this topic

Seized Auto Box Lever Pivot - auto box gear lever stiff, difficult to get into gear or jumping out of Drive? See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Front Belt Tensioner Bearing Replacement - See ridgeback_moor's instructions in this topic

Fitting Anti Roll Bar Bush Spacers - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Fixing Seized Autobox Gear Lever Pivot - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Front Lower Ball Joint Replacement - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

EGR Valve Replacement - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Transfer Box Seal Replacement - Guide written by Iain G. See this topic

TDV6 Timing & Drive Belt Replacement - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

2.7L Lion TDV6 Timing Belt parts, special tools required and optional additional maintenance items - See twr7cx's list in this topic

CV Boot Replacement - See disco_steve's instructions in this topic

Ashtray Panel Replacement - See J@mes' instructions here

Airbag Removal - See tanters' instructions (for stereo control button fitting) and wiggs' video for assistance

""Airbag removal tool dimensions"" tool.jpg

MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) Sensor Cleaning - reportedly a simple maintenance task to keep your Discovery running smoother - See forum post

Rear ARB (Anti Roll Bar) Bush Replacement - See ridgeback_moor's instructions and photos in this topic

Front ARB (Anti Roll Bar) Bush Replacement - See ridgeback_moor's instructions and photos in this topic

Fuel Filter and Diff Oil Changing - See ridgeback_moor's instructions and photos in this topic

Manual Gearbox Oil Change - See Phil1644's instructions and photos in this topic

Tailgate Actuator Fix DIY - See chocolademan's pictorial instructions in his PDF if the angled end has broken off from your tailgate actuator cable

Clear your sunroof drains -Click Here

Fit a new style AMK compressor - Click Here

How to change your TDV6 timing belts - Click Here

How to change your front upper and lower wishbones - Click Here

How to change your lower front wishbones - Click Here

How to change your front hub/wheel bearing - Click Here

How to change your track rod ends (inner and outer) - Click Here

Change the alternator (TDV6) Click Here

Change the brake switch Click Here for guides and photos

Change a rear door latch Rear Door Latch Replacement

How to Change TDV6 intercooler hoses Click here

How to Fit Fast Road intercooler Click here

How to Fit De-Cat pipe Click here

How to upgrade a D3 wing to D4 Headlight Template Template Click Here

How to do a D3 to 2010-2013 D4 front end facelift Click here

How to Do a D3 to 2014- D4 front end Upgrade Click here

HOW TO RetroFit OEM TV/DVD Screens+wireless Headphones! Click here

How to fit Venture cam system D3 Click here

How to fit wiring for Xenon corner light D4 headlights Click Here

How to Fit a D4 colour coded rear tailgate / Boot lid handle assembly Click here

How to upgrade the rear end of a D3 to D4Click Here

Adjust Headlamps for driving on the Continent Adjust for Continent Click Here

Remove The Hook Type Carpet Mat Clips Click Here

Change auto gearbox fluid DIY Click Here

Remove Rear Quarter Trim / Tow bar storage Click Here

Discovery 3 Detent Circlip replacement guide Click here

Lower tailgate stay cable replacement guide by Brian_DL13 Click here


Maintenance Checksheets

With thanks to Slimer (D3) and outofyorkshire (D4 10MY) Voug (D4 12MY)

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