Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Inner
Quarter Panel
Assembly (G1770950)
- Installation
Installation
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
CAUTION:
This step will require the aid of another person as the panel
will be heavy.
- Offer up the new inner quarter panel assembly and clamp into
position. Check alignment, if correct proceed to next step, if not,
rectify and recheck before proceeding.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).73.jpg)
- Drill holes where the metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds are to be
installed as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).74.jpg)
- Drill holes where the MIG plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).75.jpg)
- Drill holes where the MIG plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).76.jpg)
- Drill holes where the MIG plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).77.jpg)
- Cut slots where the MIG braze slot welds are to be installed as
indicated.
CAUTION:
This step will require the aid of another person as the panel
will be heavy.
- Remove the inner quarter panel assembly.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
CAUTION:
This step will require the aid of another person as the panel
will be heavy.
- Offer up the new inner quarter panel assembly and clamp into
position. Check alignment, if correct proceed to next step, if not,
rectify and recheck before proceeding.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).78.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).79.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).80.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).81.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(2).82.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug and the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(2).83.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug and the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).84.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).85.jpg)
- MIG braze the slots as indicated.
NOTE:
The components that are located/installed to these weld
studs must be offered up and cross checked for alignment
prior to the installation of the weld studs to the new panel.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).86.jpg)
- Prepare the new panel and install the weld studs in their original
locations as indicated.
NOTE:
The components that are located/installed to these weld
studs must be offered up and cross checked for alignment
prior to the installation of the weld studs to the new panel.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).87.jpg)
- Prepare the new panel and install the weld studs in their original
locations as indicated.
- Dress all welds.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).88.jpg)
- Install the bracket and tighten the bolts to 25Nm as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).89.jpg)
- Install the r3
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).90.jpg)
- Install the liftgate buffer and tighten the bolts to 25Nm as
indicated.
- Install the quarter panel.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).91.jpg)
- Tack MIG weld the quarter panel butt joint as indicated.
- Install the quarter panel MIG and spot welds.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs inner quarter panel assembly (G1770950) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).92.jpg)
- Mig weld the quarter panel butt joint as indicated.
- Make sure that any open or exposed panel joints are sealed with a
Land Rover recommended sealer.
- 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.
READ NEXT:
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 pan
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
SEE MORE:
When an airbag inflates, a fine
powder is released. This is normal
and not an indication of a
malfunction. The powder may
cause irritation to the skin and
should be thoroughly flushed
from eyes and any cuts or
abrasions. This powder can cause
breathing difficulties for asthma
sufferers or
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