Land Rover Discovery: Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs Fender
Apron Panel
Reinforcement (G1770870)
/ Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The fender apron panel reinforcement is installed in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
- Hood
- Hood hinge
- Hood latch panel
- Front fender
- Front fender splash shield
- Fender apron panel
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel reinforcement (G1770870) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(4).85.jpg)
- The fender apron panel reinforcement 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 hinge.
- 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).
- For additional information, refer to: Fender Apron Panel (501-27,
Removal and Installation).
- Release and position the wiring harness to one side.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to cut through into the inner
panels.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel reinforcement (G1770870) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(4).86.jpg)
- Measure, mark and cut the fender apron panel reinforcement as
indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel reinforcement (G1770870) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(4).87.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Separate the joints and remove the fender apron panel
reinforcement.
INSTALLATION
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
- 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 reinforcement (G1770870) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(4).88.jpg)
- Mark out the position on the new fender apron panel reinforcement
service panel, where the metal inert gas (MIG) butt weld joint is to
be made and cut the panel at the point indicated.
- Remove the new fender apron panel reinforcement.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- 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.
- MIG tack weld the butt joint.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel reinforcement (G1770870) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(4).89.jpg)
- MIG weld the butt joint as indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel reinforcement (G1770870) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(4).90.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
- Dress all welded joints.
- Install the hood hinges and tighten the bolts to 30Nm.
- 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 section is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Hood
Hood hinge
Hood latch panel
Front fender
Fender splash shield
The fender apron
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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SEE MORE:
Do not rely on the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle
stationary if the brake warning
lamp is illuminated or the EPB
warning lamp is flashing. Seek
qualified assistance urgently
The EPB system operates on the
rear wheels; therefore, secure
parking of the vehicle is dependent
on being o
Before raising the vehicle, refer
to all warnings at the beginning
of this section of the Owner's
Handbook.
Before changing a wheel, read and
observe the warnings
If your vehicle is fitted with side
steps or tubes, DO NOT use them
as jacking points.
Note: Your vehicle may be fitted with a
tilt senso