Land Rover Discovery: Rear end sheet metal repairs rear lamp panel outer (G1771163) -
Installation
Installation
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
- Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
- Drill holes in the rear lamp panel outer where the metal insert gas
(MIG) plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Remove the rear lamp panel outer.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
- Dress all welds.
- Install the liftgate mounting buffers and tighten the bolts to 25Nm.
- 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 floor side extension is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Rear lamp panel outer
Rear side member lower side
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new rear floor side extension and clamp into position.
Check alignment if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck b
SEE MORE:
An ISO metric bolt or screw made of steel and larger than 6 mm in diameter
can be identified by either of the symbols ISO M or M embossed or
indented on top of the bolt head.
In addition to marks identifying the manufacturer, the top of the bolt head is
also marked with symbols indicating the str
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
PART(S)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
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