Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Back
Panel Outer
(G1770946)
- Installation
INSTALLATION
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
- Offer up the new back panel outer 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 where the MIG plug welds are to be installed as
indicated.
- Remove the back panel outer.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new back panel outer 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.
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- Fold back the edges of the panels as indicated.
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- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
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- Install the spot welds as indicated
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- Install the liftgate mounting buffers and tighten the bolts to 25Nm
as indicated.
- Dress all 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 back panel inner is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Rear bumper retaining rail
Rear lamp assembly
Rear lamp panel outer
Back panel outer
Quarter
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new back panel inner panel and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck bef
SEE MORE:
Measuring options
Comparison measurements can also be made on the outside of the body.
Depending on the damage, comparison measurements and diagonal
measurements can be carried out using compass, telescopic rod, tape
measure or ruler.
NOTE:
The same reference points must be chosen on both side
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Electronic Engine Controls, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER
to: Electronic Engine Controls (303-14B Electronic Engine Controls -
INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel, Description and Operation).
INSPEC