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Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal Repairs Back Panel Outer (G1770946) - Removal

Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / Body / Body Repairs and General Information / Rear end Sheet Metal Repairs Back Panel Outer (G1770946) / Rear end Sheet Metal Repairs Back Panel Outer (G1770946) - Removal

Removal

NOTE:

The back panel outer is installed in conjunction with:

  • Rear bumper cover
  • Rear bumper
  • Rear bumper retaining rail
  • Rear lamp assembly
  • Quarter panel lower extension
  • Loadspace trim panel

Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal

  1. The back panel outer is serviced as indicated.
  2. 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).

  3. 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.
  1. For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19, Removal and Installation).
  2. For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19, Removal and Installation).
  3. For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper Retaining Rail (501-30, Removal and Installation).
  4. For additional information, refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01, Removal and Installation).
  5. For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel Lower Extension (501-30, Removal and Installation).
  6. For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05, Removal and Installation).

Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal

  1. Remove the liftgate mounting buffers as indicated.

Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal

  1. Remove the spot welds as indicated.

Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal

  1. Remove the spot welds as indicated.

Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal

  1. Fold back the edges of the panels to reveal hidden spot welds as indicated.

Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal

  1. Remove the spot welds as indicated.

Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal

  1. Carefully build an expansion space between the rear lamp panel outer and back panel outer as indicated.

Rear end sheet metal repairs back panel outer (G1770946) - Removal

  1. Carefully separate the joints and pull down the back panel outer to remove it as indicated.
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