Land Rover Discovery: Front end Sheet Metal
Repairs Front
Fender Mounting
Panel (G1770874) / Removal
and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The front fender mounting panel is installed in conjunction with:
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- The front fender mounting 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: Fender (501-02, Removal and
Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Front Door (501-03, Removal and
Installation).
Drill
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- Drill out the spot welds as indicated.
- Separate the joint and remove the panel.
INSTALLATION
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- Using the old front fender mounting panel for reference drill holes
in the new front fender mounting panel where the metal inert gas
(MIG) plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Offer up the new front fender mounting 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 the MIG plug welds as indicated.
- Dress the 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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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The front bumper mounting is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front bumper
Hood latch panel
Radiator
Windshield washer reservoir
The front bumper mounting is
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 pa
SEE MORE:
Brake fluid reservoir cap
Brake fluid level switch
Brake fluid reservoir
Secondary circuit inlet port
Primary circuit inlet port
Brake master cylinder
Secondary circuit outlet port
Primary circuit outlet port
Clutch circuit outlet port (manual transmission only)
The brake master cylinde
NOTE:
To enable the vehicle to be supported correctly on the wheel-free
longitudinals, it will be necessary to produce 2 off each of the support
blocks to the dimensions given in the accompanying illustrations. The
supporting part of each block must be manufactured from suitable
hardwood or metal an