Land Rover Discovery: Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs Fender
Apron Panel
Front Section (G1775681)
- Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The fender apron panel front section is installed in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
- Hood
- Hood hinge
- Hood latch panel
- Front fender
- Fender splash shield
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Removal](images/books/227/index(4).91.jpg)
- The fender apron panel is serviced as indicated.
- Before commencing this procedure make sure that you are aware of
all Health and Safety requirements.
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions
(100-00, Description and Operation).
- For further information on the methods, tools and fixings used in
this procedure refer to the body repairs - general information
section.
NOTES:
- Any joints sealed as part of vehicle manufacture must be sealed as
part of the repair.
- Make sure a zinc rich primer is applied to any bare metal surfaces.
- For additional information, refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Hood (501-02, Removal and
Installation).
- Remove the hood hinges.
- For additional information, refer to: Hood Latch Panel (501-02,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Fender (501-02, Removal and
Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02,
Removal and Installation).
CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to cut through into the inner
reinforcements.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Removal](images/books/227/index(4).92.jpg)
- Using a combination of the new fender apron panel and the
measurements mark out the position on the vehicle where the
metal inert gas (MIG) welded butt joint is to be made and cut the panel as
indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Removal](images/books/227/index(4).93.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Removal](images/books/227/index(4).94.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the fender apron panel.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel front section (G1775681) - Removal](images/books/227/index(4).95.jpg)
- Mark, measure and cut the fender apron panel reinforcement where
the MIG welded butt joint is to be made and cut the panel as
indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the fender apron panel
reinforcement.
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Installation
Dress flanges where necessary.
Remove the spot welds from the new fender apron panel as
indicated.
Carefully separate the fender apron panel from the reinforcement.
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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
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REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
NOTE:
Loosen the bolt, but
Some vehicles with a diesel engine are
equipped with a passive misfuelling
protection device, incorporated into the
fuel filler neck.
If the narrow filler nozzle (fitted to pumps
delivering unleaded petrol) is fully inserted
into the vehicle's fuel filler neck, then the
passive misfuelling protecti