Land Rover Discovery: Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs Fender
Apron Panel
Front Reinforcement (G1775679) - Installation
Installation
- Dress flanges where necessary.
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- Using the old fender apron panel front reinforcement as a guide,
drill holes in the new fender apron panel front reinforcement where
the metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
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- Drill holes where the MIG plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the old and new panel surfaces.
- Clean and prepare the old and new panel surfaces.
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- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
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- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
- Dress all welded joints.
NOTES:
- Left hand only.
- The measurements provided in the graphic are to be used
as a guide only, the components that are located/installed
to these weld studs must be offered up and cross checked
for alignment prior to the installation of the weld studs to
the new panel.
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- Prepare the new panel and install the weld studs in their original
locations.
NOTES:
- Right hand only.
- The measurements provided in the graphic are to be used
as a guide only, the components that are located/installed
to these weld studs must be offered up and cross checked
for alignment prior to the installation of the weld studs to
the new panel.
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- Prepare the new panel and install the weld studs in their original
locations.
- 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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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The fender apron panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Hood
Hood hinge
Hood latch panel
Front fender
Fender splash shield
Front door
A-pillar outer panel
Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron lower panel (G1775678)
- Removal
Removal
NOTE:
The fender apron lower panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front bumper
Hood latch
SEE MORE:
A 3 point seatbelt is installed in all seating positions. Each seatbelt has
emergency locking retractor functionality.
The emergency locking retractor function incorporates a lift shaft locking
system with webbing sensor and car sensing activating mechanisms. The
webbing sensor activates the lockin
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
CAUTION:
Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling this
component.
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain install