Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Rear
Bumper Retaining
Rail (G1770947) / Removal
and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The rear bumper retaining rail is installed in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper retaining rail (G1770947) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).19.jpg)
- The rear bumper retaining rail is serviced as indicated.
- Before commencing this procedure make sure that you are aware of
all Health and Safety requirements.
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.
- Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19, Removal and Installation).
- Refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19, Removal and Installation).
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper retaining rail (G1770947) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).20.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the panel.
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.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Breakstem fastener (BSF) installation involves using the Land Rover
approved BSF installation tool and requires a hole diameter of
6.5mm.
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper retaining rail (G1770947) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).21.jpg)
- Drill holes in the new bumper retaining rail where the BSF's are to
be installed as indicated.
- Offer up the new rear bumper retaining rail and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper retaining rail (G1770947) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).22.jpg)
- Drill holes in the back panel outer where the BSF's are to be
installed as indicated.
- Remove the bumper retaining rail.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
NOTE:
Make sure a continuous bead of sealer surrounds fixing holes.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper retaining rail (G1770947) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).23.jpg)
- Apply a 5mm bead of Land Rover approved to the rear bumper
retaining rail as indicated.
- Offer up the new rear bumper retaining rail and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper retaining rail (G1770947) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).24.jpg)
- Install the BSF's as indicated.
- 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 rear bumper mounting upper is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Rear lamp assembly
Rear lamp panel outer
Back panel outer
The rear bumper mounti
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The rear bumper mounting lower is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Rear lamp assembly
Rear lamp panel outer
Back panel outer
The rear bumper mounti
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The quarter panel lower extension is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear lamp assembly
The quarter panel lower extension is serviced as indicated.
Before comme
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
Removal
CAUTIONS:
Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on
the suspension.
Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint
damage will occur.
Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over
articulate. Failure to
To avoid damage to the bonnet, do
not lift the wiper blades when they
are in the normal parked position.
Note: The Smart key must remain in the
vehicle while the wiper blades are
replaced.
Before changing a wiper blade, the wiper
arms must be set in the 'service' position
as follows:
Make sure the