Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Back
Panel Outer (G1770946)
- Removal
Removal
NOTE:
The back panel outer is installed in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper
- Rear bumper retaining rail
- Rear lamp assembly
- Quarter panel lower extension
- Loadspace trim panel
![Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal](images/books/227/index(3).93.jpg)
- The back panel outer 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: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper Retaining Rail
(501-30, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel Lower Extension
(501-30, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05,
Removal and Installation).
![Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal](images/books/227/index(3).94.jpg)
- Remove the liftgate mounting buffers as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal](images/books/227/index(3).95.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal](images/books/227/index(3).96.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal](images/books/227/index(3).97.jpg)
- Fold back the edges of the panels to reveal hidden spot welds as
indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal](images/books/227/index(3).98.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal](images/books/227/index(3).99.jpg)
- Carefully build an expansion space between the rear lamp panel
outer and back panel outer as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal](images/books/227/index(8).1.jpg)
- Carefully separate the joints and pull down the back panel outer to
remove it as indicated.
READ NEXT:
INSTALLATION
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new back panel outer panel and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck bef
Removal
NOTE:
The back panel inner is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Rear bumper retaining rail
Rear lamp assembly
Rear lamp panel outer
Back panel outer
Quarter
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PART(S)
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Some components shown removed for clarity.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery
NOTE:
The A-pillar outer panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Hood
Front fender
Fender splash shield
Front door
Instrument panel
Windshield glass
Headliner
Side air curtain module
Front scuff plate trim panel
A-pillar trim panel
Front seat
The A-pillar outer p