Land Rover Discovery: Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs Fender
Apron Panel
Front Section (G1775681)
- Installation
Installation
- Dress flanges where necessary.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Installation](images/books/227/index(4).96.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds from the new fender apron panel as
indicated.
- Carefully separate the fender apron panel from the reinforcement.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Installation](images/books/227/index(4).97.jpg)
- Mark, measure and cut the new fender apron panel reinforcement
as indicated.
- Offer up the new fender apron panel reinforcement and clamp into
position. Check alignment if correct proceed to next step, if not,
rectify and recheck before proceeding.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Installation](images/books/227/index(4).98.jpg)
- MIG weld the fender apron panel reinforcement butt joint as
indicated.
- Dress the weld.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Installation](images/books/227/index(4).99.jpg)
- Using the old fender apron panel as a guide mark, measure and cut the
new fender apron panel as indicated.
- Offer up the new fender apron panel front section and clamp into
position. Check alignment if correct proceed to next step, if not,
rectify and recheck before proceeding.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Installation](images/books/227/index(10).1.jpg)
- Drill holes where MIG plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Remove the fender apron panel.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new fender apron panel front section and clamp into
position. Check alignment if correct proceed to next step, if not,
rectify and recheck before proceeding.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Installation](images/books/227/index(10).2.jpg)
- Tack MIG weld the fender apron panel front section butt joint as
indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Installation](images/books/227/index(10).3.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Installation](images/books/227/index(10).4.jpg)
- MIG weld the butt joint as indicated.
- Dress all welds.
- Make sure that any open or exposed panel joints are correctly
sealed.
- 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 front reinforcement is installed in conjunction
with:
Front bumper cover
Front bumper
Hood latch panel
Fender
Fender splash shield
Front bumper mounting
Fr
Installation
Dress flanges where necessary.
Using the old fender apron panel front reinforcement as a guide,
drill holes in the new fender apron panel front reinforcement where
the metal iner
SEE MORE:
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
Specifications).
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel,
Vehicles With:
Colors used in the graphic are as follows:
Blue - Indicates the target item, item to be removed/installed or
disassembled/assembled
Green and Brown - Indicates a secondary item that needs to be detached,
removed/installed or disassembled/assembled prior to the target item
Yellow - Component th