Land Rover Discovery: Rear end Sheet Metal Repairs Rear Wheelhouse Outer (G1770944) - Removal

Removal

NOTE:

The rear wheelhouse outer is installed in conjunction with:

• Rear bumper cover
• Side panel
• Quarter panel
• Quarter panel lower extension
• Inner quarter panel upper
• Fuel tank filler pipe
• Rocker panel

1. The rear wheelhouse outer s 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.

4. For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19, Removal and Installation).
5. For additional information, refer to: Side Panel (501-29, Removal and Installation).
6. For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel (501-30, Removal and Installation).
7. For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel Lower Extension (501-30, Removal and Installation).
8. For additional information, refer to: Inner Quarter Panel Upper (501-30, Removal and Installation).

NOTE:

Right hand only.

9. For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01A, Removal and Installation).
10. For additional information, refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29, Removal and Installation).

11. Cut the inner quarter panel upper as indicated.

12. Remove the spot welds as indicated.
13. Carefully separate the joints and remove the inner quarter panel upper.

14. Remove the spot welds as indicated.

15. Remove the retaining nuts as indicated.

16. Remove the spot welds and remove the bracket to reveal hidden spot welds as indicated.

17. Remove the spot welds as indicated.
18. Carefully separate the joints and remove the rear wheelhouse outer.

Rear end Sheet Metal Repairs Rear Wheelhouse Outer (G1770944)Rear end Sheet Metal Repairs Rear Wheelhouse Outer (G1770944) - Installation

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