Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Rear
Lamp Panel
Outer (G1771163) -
Removal
Removal
NOTE:
The rear lamp panel outer is installed in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper
- Rear lamp assembly
- Quarter panel
- Quarter panel lower extension
- Side panel
- Loadspace trim panel
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear lamp panel outer (G1771163) - Removal](images/books/227/index(7).1.jpg)
- The rear lamp panel outer 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: Quarter Panel (501-30, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel Lower Extension
(501-30, Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Side Panel (501-29, Removal
and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05,
Removal and Installation).
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear lamp panel outer (G1771163) - Removal](images/books/227/index(7).2.jpg)
- Remove the liftgate mounting buffers as indicated
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear lamp panel outer (G1771163) - Removal](images/books/227/index(7).3.jpg)
- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
![Rear end sheet metal repairs rear lamp panel outer (G1771163) - Removal](images/books/227/index(7).4.jpg)
- Carefully build an expansion space between the rear lamp panel
outer and the water drain panel to aid panel removal as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the rear lamp panel outer.
READ NEXT:
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck befo
Removal
NOTE:
The rear floor side extension is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Rear lamp panel outer
Rear side member lower side
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the rear differential.
Refer to: Differential Case (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential -
Vehicles With: Active Driveline, Removal and Installation).
CAUTIONS:
Mark the
NOTE:
The A-pillar outer panel is installed in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Hood
Front fender
Fender splash shield
Front door
Instrument panel
Windshield glass
Headliner
Side air curtain module
Front scuff plate trim panel
A-pillar trim panel
Front seat
The A-pillar outer p