Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Rear
Side Member
Section (G1770933)
- Installation
Installation
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).49.jpg)
- Using the old rear side member outer reinforcement and the
measurements as a guide, cut the new rear side member outer
reinforcement on the new rear side member service part as
indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).50.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds and remove the rear side member outer
reinforcement from the new rear side member as indicated.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to cut into the rear side member
inner reinforcement when cutting the rear side member.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).51.jpg)
Using the old rear side member outer section and the
measurements as a guide, cut and detach the new rear side
member section from the new rear side member service part as
indicated.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to cut into the rear side member
when cutting the rear side member inner reinforcement.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).52.jpg)
- Using the old rear side reinforcement and the measurements as a
guide, cut and detach the new rear side member inner
reinforcement from the new rear side member service part as
indicated.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces
- Offer up the new rear side member inner reinforcement 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 section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).53.jpg)
- MIG weld the rear side member inner reinforcement butt joint as
indicated.
- Dress the rear side member inner reinforcement MIG welded butt
weld.
- Offer up the new rear side member section 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 section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).54.jpg)
- MIG weld the rear side member section butt joint as indicated.
- Dress the rear side member section MIG welded butt weld.
- Offer up the new rear side member outer reinforcement 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 section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).55.jpg)
- Tack MIG weld the rear side member outer reinforcement butt joint
as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).56.jpg)
- Drill holes where the MIG plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).57.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear side member section (G1770933) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).58.jpg)
- MIG weld the rear side member outer reinforcement butt joint as
indicated.
- Dress the rear side member outer reinforcement MIG butt weld.
- 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.
READ NEXT:
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
The rear side
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
SEE MORE:
Component location - sheet 1 of 6
Windshield locator pin
Mounting bracket
Demist sensor bracket
Windshield heater element connectors (where fitted)
Rain/Light sensor bracket
Windshield heater element
COMPONENT LOCATION - SHEET 2 OF 5
Locator
Locator
Rear quarter window
Antenna ampli
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury,
the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or
replacing any air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
components. To deplete the backup power supply energy,
disconnect the battery ground cable and