Land Rover Discovery: Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs Fender
Apron Panel (G1770873)
/ Removal and
installation
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
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- The fender apron 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: Front Bumper Cover (501-19,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Hood (501-02, Removal and Installation).
- Remove the hood hinges.
- For additional information, refer to: Hood Latch Panel (501-02,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Fender (501-02, Removal and
Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Front Door (501-03, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29,
Removal and Installation).
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- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Separate the joints and remove the fender apron panel.
INSTALLATION
- Dress flanges where necessary.
- Offer up the new fender apron panel and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
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- Drill holes for the installation of the metal inert gas (MIG) plug
welds as indicated.
- Remove the new fender apron panel.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new fender apron panel and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
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- Install spot welds as indicated.
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- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
- Dress the MIG plug 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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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
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Make sure that this component is installed to the noted
removal position.
Torque: 5.4 Nm
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for
access only.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the remo
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the LH halfshaft.
Refer to: Front Left Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts,
Removal and Installation).
CAUTIONS:
Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.
Make s