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
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- 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).
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- Remove the liftgate mounting buffers as indicated.
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- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
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- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
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- Fold back the edges of the panels to reveal hidden spot welds as
indicated.
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- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
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- Carefully build an expansion space between the rear lamp panel
outer and back panel outer as indicated.
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- 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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Projector module - low/high beam headlamp
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) LED
Turn signal indicator
Side marker lamp LED (NAS only)
Amber side reflector (NAS only)
Headlamp mounting bracket
Halogen bulb access cover
Release lever
Electrical connector
Side marker lamp bulb ho
Below are some examples of the natural characteristics of leather which will
mature with use and ageing. These examples of the natural charcteristics of
leather are not manufacturing defects. Improvements in the seat cover can
be achieved by following the smoothing process.
The examples below show