Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Water
Drain Panel (G1770948)
/ Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The water drain panel is installed in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Liftgate
- Quarter panel
- Rear lamp panel outer
![Rear end sheet metal repairs water drain panel (G1770948) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(2).97.jpg)
- The water drain panel 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.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to cut through into the inner
reinforcements.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs water drain panel (G1770948) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(2).98.jpg)
- Using a combination of the new water drain panel and the
measurements, mark the position on the vehicle where the metal
inert gas (MIG) butt joint is to be made and cut the panel as
indicated.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to cut through into the inner
reinforcements.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs water drain panel (G1770948) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(2).99.jpg)
- Using a suitable cutting tool remove the bulk of the water drain
panel to allow the spot welds to be removed as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs water drain panel (G1770948) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).1.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Separate the joints and remove the water drain panel.
INSTALLATION
- Dress flanges where necessary.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs water drain panel (G1770948) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).2.jpg)
- Using a combination of the old water drain panel and the
measurements in the removal step, mark out the position on the
new water drain panel where the MIG butt joint is to be made and
cut the new panel as indicated.
- Offer up the new water drain 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 water drain panel (G1770948) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).3.jpg)
- Tack MIG weld the butt joint as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs water drain panel (G1770948) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).4.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs water drain panel (G1770948) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).5.jpg)
- MIG weld the butt joint as indicated.
- Dress all welds.
- 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 spare wheel well is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Rear bumper retaining rail
D-pillar trim panel
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Exhaust syst
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new spare wheel well and clamp into position. Check
alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before pr
SEE MORE:
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
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.
Torque: 55 Nm
Torque: 48 Nm
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that all
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Do not use air tools to remove or install the halfshaft nut.
Failure to
follow this instruction may result in damage to the component
Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint
damage will occur.
Make sure the halfshaft cons