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
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel (G1770873) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(8).14.jpg)
- 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).
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel (G1770873) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(7).15.jpg)
- 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.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel (G1770873) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(7).16.jpg)
- 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.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel (G1770873) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(8).17.jpg)
- Install spot welds as indicated.
![Front end sheet metal repairs fender apron panel (G1770873) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(8).18.jpg)
- 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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rapidly
changing model variants. The different customer groups are strongly
influenced by the design and shape of the body. At t
SEE MORE:
With the headlamps on, push the
control away from the steering wheel
to select high beam. The Instrument
panel warning lamp will illuminate.
Note: Do not use high beam where it
may distract other road users.
Pull the control towards the steering
wheel and release to flash the high
beam o
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
CAUTIONS:
The post selective catalyst reduction NOx sensor and module are a
single component and cannot be serviced separately. Do not
attempt to disconnect the harness from the module, or damage to
the