Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Rear
Wheelhouse Outer (G1770944)
- Installation
Installation
- Dress flanges where necessary.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(5).30.jpg)
- Remove the bracket from the new rear wheelhouse outer as
indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(4).31.jpg)
- Drill holes where the metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds are to be
installed as indicated.
- Offer up the new rear wheelhouse outer 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 wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(4).32.jpg)
- Drill holes where the MIG plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(4).33.jpg)
- Cut slots in the rocker panel inner reinforcement where the MIG
braze slot welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Remove the rear wheelhouse outer.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the old and new panel surfaces.
NOTE:
Make sure that the adhesive is 30mm away from any MIG
plug welds to avoid contamination.
- Apply a 5mm bead of Land Rover approved sealer as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).34.jpg)
- Offer up the new rear wheelhouse outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).35.jpg)
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).36.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
- Offer up the new bracket 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 wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).37.jpg)
- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).38.jpg)
- MIG braze the slots as indicated.
- Dress the welds.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).39.jpg)
- Install the retaining nuts and tighten to 25Nm as indicated.
- Clean and prepare the inner quarter panel upper.
- Offer up the inner quarter panel upper panel 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 wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).40.jpg)
- Tack MIG weld the inner quarter panel upper butt joint as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).41.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Installation](images/books/227/index(3).42.jpg)
- MIG weld the butt joint as indicated.
- Dress the 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 the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
The rear side member section is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper
Rear bumper retaining rail
Rear lamp assembly
Rear lamp panel outer
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Quarter p
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
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
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PART(S)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Exhaust System (309-00C Exhaust System - INGENIUM I4
2.0L Diesel, Removal and In
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and
Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Torque: 2 Nm
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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