Land Rover Discovery: Side Panel Sheet
Metal Repairs
Side Panel (G1770901)
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The side panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Fender
Fender splash shield
Front fender mounting panel
Windshield
Front door
Rear door
Rocker panel moulding
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that a zinc rich primer is applied to any bare metal
surfaces.
Dress the flanges where necessary
Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
CAUTION:
This step requires the
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The procedure to follow when partially renewing components is the same as
described in the section "Welded Components".
The main difference when components are partially, rather than completely
renewed, concerns the preparation of butt or lap joints.
When bodywork components are cut through, atte
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Detach the upper and lower B-pillar reinforcement spot welds from
the new ring frame as indicated.
Separate the joints and remove the B-pillar reinforcement from the
ring frame as indicated.
Offer up the new B-pillar reinforcement and clamp