Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Rear
Side Member
Lower Side
Extension
(G1771166) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The rear side member lower side extension is installed in conjunction
with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper
- Back panel outer
- Back panel inner
- Rear lamp panel outer
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member lower side extension (G1771166) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).1.jpg)
- The rear side member lower side extension 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: Back Panel Outer (501-30,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Back Panel Inner (501-30,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Lamp Panel Outer (501-
30, Removal and Installation).
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member lower side extension (G1771166) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).2.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the panel.
INSTALLATION
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member lower side extension (G1771166) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).3.jpg)
- Drill holes in new rear side member lower side extension where the
metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new rear side member lower side extension 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 side member lower side extension (G1771166) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).4.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
- Dress all welds.
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 rear side member lower side extension (G1771166) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).5.jpg)
- Prepare the new panel and install the weld studs in their original
locations 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 the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The rear side member closing panel is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Rear lamp assembly
Rear lamp panel outer
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Rear
Removal
NOTE:
The rear lamp panel outer is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Rear lamp assembly
Quarter panel
Quarter panel lower extension
Side panel
Loadspace trim
SEE MORE:
When the battery needs replacing, there
is a significant decrease in the effective
range and SMART KEY BATTERY LOW
is displayed in the Message centre.
To replace the battery:
Remove the cover by sliding in the
directions of the arrows.
Use the emergency key blade to
separate the Smart key bod
Do not adjust the Touch screen
controls, or allow the system to
distract the driver, while the
vehicle is moving.
Always run the engine during
prolonged use of the Touch screen.
Failure to do so may discharge the
vehicle's battery; preventing the
engine from starting.
Avoid spilling or splashing