Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Rear
Wheelhouse Outer (G1770944)
- Removal
Removal
NOTE:
The rear wheelhouse outer is installed in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Side panel
- Quarter panel
- Quarter panel lower extension
- Inner quarter panel upper
- Fuel tank filler pipe
- Rocker panel
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Removal](images/books/227/index(5).23.jpg)
- The rear wheelhouse outer s 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:
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Side Panel (501-29, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel (501-30, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel Lower Extension
(501-30, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Inner Quarter Panel Upper
(501-30, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Right hand only.
- For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01A,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29, Removal
and Installation).
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Removal](images/books/227/index(5).24.jpg)
- Cut the inner quarter panel upper as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Removal](images/books/227/index(4).25.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the inner quarter panel
upper.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Removal](images/books/227/index(4).26.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Removal](images/books/227/index(5).27.jpg)
- Remove the retaining nuts as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Removal](images/books/227/index(5).28.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds and remove the bracket to reveal hidden
spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear wheelhouse outer (G1770944) - Removal](images/books/227/index(5).29.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the rear wheelhouse outer.
READ NEXT:
Installation
Dress flanges where necessary.
Remove the bracket from the new rear wheelhouse outer as
indicated.
Drill holes where the metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds are to be
installed
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
SEE MORE:
Installation
WARNING:
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Special Tool(s): 205-053
Torque: 150 Nm
CAUTION:
The component must be aligned with the installation
markings.
Make sure new Driveshaft bolts are installed.
Torque: 40 Nm
Torque: 25 Nm
Check and top-up the active on-demand couplin
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