Land Rover Discovery: Roof Sheet Metal
Repairs Roof
Rear Header
Panel (G1770882) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The roof rear header panel is installed in conjunction with:
- Headliner
- Roof moulding
- Side air curtain module
- Roof panel
- Roof rear panel
- Glass roof panel
- Liftgate
![Roof sheet metal repairs roof rear header panel (G1770882) removal and installation](images/books/227/index.132.jpg)
- The roof rear header 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.
- For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05, Removal and
Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Roof Moulding - 5-Door (501-
08, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-
20B, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Roof Panel (501-28, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Roof Rear Panel (501-28,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Glass Roof Panel (501-11,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Liftgate (501-03, Removal and
Installation).
- Release and position the wiring harness to one side.
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
![Roof sheet metal repairs roof rear header panel (G1770882) removal and installation](images/books/227/index.133.jpg)
![Roof sheet metal repairs roof rear header panel (G1770882) removal and installation](images/books/227/index.134.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the roof rear header panel.
INSTALLATION
- Dress flanges where necessary.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new roof rear header panel and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
![Roof sheet metal repairs roof rear header panel (G1770882) removal and installation](images/books/227/index.135.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
![Roof sheet metal repairs roof rear header panel (G1770882) removal and installation](images/books/227/index.136.jpg)
- Install the spot welds as indicated.
- Make sure that any open or exposed panel joints are sealed with a
Land Rover recommended sealer.
- 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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NOTE:
The roof panel is installed in conjunction with:
Windshield
Headliner
Front seat
Rear seat cushion
Side air curtain module
Roof moulding
Liftgate
Antenna
The roof panel is serviced
Installation
NOTE:
SPR installation requires using the Land Rover approved SPR tool.
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
Clean out the threads on the cap
SEE MORE:
NOTE:
For additional information on systems that must be checked, refer to
the relevant Specification section in the Workshop Manual.
Pre-test and functional checks of systems which affect the safe and legal
operations of the vehicle, such as brakes, lights and steering, must be
carried out before t
REMOVAL
CAUTIONS:
Protect the surrounding components.
Use a suitable trim tool.
Take extra care when removing the component, prevent damage to
the mating faces.
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Some components shown remo