Land Rover Discovery: Side Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs B-pillar
Reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation
Installation
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(2).77.jpg)
Detach the upper and lower B-pillar reinforcement spot welds from
the new ring frame as indicated.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(2).78.jpg)
- Separate the joints and remove the B-pillar reinforcement from the
ring frame as indicated.
- Offer up the new B-pillar reinforcement and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(2).79.jpg)
- Mark the position where the upper and lower Metal Inert Gas (MIG)
braze slots are to be made on the B-pillar reinforcement as
indicated.
- Remove the new B-pillar reinforcement.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(2).80.jpg)
- Cut slots in the B-pillar reinforcement where the MIG braze slot
welds are to be installed as indicated.
NOTE:
Follow Steps 1 and 2 as shown above to cut the MIG braze
slots.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(2).81.jpg)
- Cut slots in the B-pillar inner panel where the MIG braze slot welds
are to be installed as indicated.
NOTE:
Follow Steps 1 and 2 as shown above to cut the MIG braze
slots.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(1).82.jpg)
- Cut slots in the B-pillar inner panel where the MIG braze slot welds
are to be installed as indicated.
- Deburr the drilled slots.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(1).83.jpg)
- Apply a 5 mm bead of Land Rover approved sealer adhesive to the
vehicle assembly and the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
component as indicated.
- Offer up the new B-pillar reinforcement and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(1).84.jpg)
- Install the MIG braze the slot welds as indicated.
![Side panel sheet metal repairs B-pillar reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation](images/books/227/index(1).85.jpg)
- Install the MIG braze the slot welds as indicated.
- Dress all welded joints.
- 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 B-pillar inner panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front fender
Front door
Rear door
B-pillar outer panel
Headliner
Rocker panel
Rocker panel and B-pillar inner
B-pillar
REMOVAL
NOTE:
In this procedure the B-pillar outer panel is installed in conjunction
with:
Front door
Rear door
Front seat
Rear seat cushion
Front safety belt retractor
Front scuff plate trim p
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The fender apron panel reinforcement is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Hood
Hood hinge
Hood latch panel
Front fender
Front fender splash shield
Fender apron panel
The fender apron panel reinforcement is serviced as indicated.
Before commencing this proc
Breather and tube
Drive flange
Hydraulic pressure line from AWD valve block (P4)
Hydraulic pressure line from AWD valve block (P3)
Input shaft
Left cover
Casing
Engine mounting bracket
Right cover
Crown wheel shaft
Level plug
Drain plug
Hydraulic connection (P3)
Hydraulic connection