Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal
Repairs Rear
Side Member
Lower Side
Extension
(G1771166) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The rear side member lower side extension is installed in conjunction
with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper
- Back panel outer
- Back panel inner
- Rear lamp panel outer
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- The rear side member lower side extension 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: Back Panel Outer (501-30,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Back Panel Inner (501-30,
Removal and Installation).
- For additional information, refer to: Rear Lamp Panel Outer (501-
30, Removal and Installation).
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- Remove the spot welds as indicated.
- Carefully separate the joints and remove the panel.
INSTALLATION
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
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- Drill holes in new rear side member lower side extension where the
metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new rear side member lower side extension 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 all welds.
NOTE:
The components that are located/installed to these weld
studs must be offered up and cross checked for alignment
prior to the installation of the weld studs to the new panel.
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- Prepare the new panel and install the weld studs in their original
locations as indicated.
- 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 the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
The rear side member closing panel is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Rear lamp assembly
Rear lamp panel outer
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Rear
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
SEE MORE:
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Engine shown removed for clarity.
Refer to: Engine Cover - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel (501-05 Interior
Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)
COMPONENT LOCATION
Shock absorber
Spring
Stabilizer bar
Wheel knuckle
Tie arm
Lower control arm
Subframe
Stabilizer bar link
OVERVIEW
An advanced multi-link rear suspension is introduced providing superior
dynamics and refinement with enhanced wheel articulation. The compact
design of the