Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Rear
Bumper Mounting
Lower (G1780739) / Removal
and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The rear bumper mounting lower is installed in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper
- Rear lamp assembly
- Rear lamp panel outer
- Back panel outer
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper mounting lower (G1780739) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).29.jpg)
- The rear bumper mounting lower 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: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Lamp Panel Outer (501-
30, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Back Panel Outer (501-30,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Side Member Lower Side
Extension (501-30, Removal and Installation).
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper mounting lower (G1780739) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(6).30.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the rear bumper mounting
lower.
INSTALLATION
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
- Offer up the new rear bumper mounting lower and clamp into
position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not,
rectify and recheck before proceeding.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper mounting lower (G1780739) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).31.jpg)
- Drill holes in the new rear bumper mounting lower where the metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Remove the rear bumper mounting lower.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces
- Offer up the new rear bumper mounting lower and clamp into
position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not,
rectify and recheck before proceeding.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear bumper mounting lower (G1780739) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(5).32.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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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The quarter panel lower extension is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear lamp assembly
The quarter panel lower extension is serviced as indicated.
Before comme
Removal
NOTE:
The quarter panel is installed in conjunction with:
Rear door
Rocker panel moulding
Roof moulding
Headliner
Side air curtain module
Rear quarter window glass
Rear bumper cover
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