Land Rover Discovery: Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs Fender
Apron Panel
Front Reinforcement (G1775679) - Installation
Installation
- Dress flanges where necessary.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front reinforcement (G1775679) - Installation](images/books/227/index(9).8.jpg)
- Using the old fender apron panel front reinforcement as a guide,
drill holes in the new fender apron panel front reinforcement where
the metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front reinforcement (G1775679) - Installation](images/books/227/index(9).9.jpg)
- Drill holes where the MIG plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the old and new panel surfaces.
- Clean and prepare the old and new panel surfaces.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front reinforcement (G1775679) - Installation](images/books/227/index(9).10.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front reinforcement (G1775679) - Installation](images/books/227/index(9).11.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
- Dress all welded joints.
NOTES:
- Left hand only.
- The measurements provided in the graphic are to be used
as a guide only, the components that are located/installed
to these weld studs must be offered up and cross checked
for alignment prior to the installation of the weld studs to
the new panel.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front reinforcement (G1775679) - Installation](images/books/227/index(9).12.jpg)
- Prepare the new panel and install the weld studs in their original
locations.
NOTES:
- Right hand only.
- The measurements provided in the graphic are to be used
as a guide only, the components that are located/installed
to these weld studs must be offered up and cross checked
for alignment prior to the installation of the weld studs to
the new panel.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front reinforcement (G1775679) - Installation](images/books/227/index(9).13.jpg)
- Prepare the new panel and install the weld studs in their original
locations.
- Make sure that any open or exposed panel joints are sealed with a
Land Rover recommended sealer.
- Make sure corrosion protection is applied to all areas affected by
repair.
- The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal
of removal procedure.
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The fender apron panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Hood
Hood hinge
Hood latch panel
Front fender
Fender splash shield
Front door
A-pillar outer panel
Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron lower panel (G1775678)
- Removal
Removal
NOTE:
The fender apron lower panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front bumper
Hood latch
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the veh
The Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
system operates in conjunction with
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and is
designed to assist if any of the wheels lose
traction, causing wheel spin.
If a wheel loses traction, then ETC will
operate the brake on that wheel and may
also manipulate the engine outp