Land Rover Discovery: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs B-pillar Reinforcement (G1770905) - Removal

Removal

NOTE:

The B-pillar reinforcement is installed in conjunction with:

• Front door
• Front fender
• Rear door
• B-pillar outer panel
• Headliner
• Rocker panel

NOTE:

The B-pillar reinforcement is detached from the side panel reinforcement ring frame as it is not serviced separately.

The B-pillar reinforcement is 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 General Information, 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: Fender (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
5. For additional information, refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
6. For additional information, refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
7. For additional information, refer to: 'B' Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
8. For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
9. For additional information, refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
10. Release and position the floor carpet to one side.
11. Release and position the floor Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) material to one side.
12. Release and position the wiring harness to one side.

13. To install the B-pillar reinforcement the B-pillar outer panel will require the following cuts and spot welds to be removed as indicated.

14. Remove the spot welds as indicated.

15. Carefully separate the joints and remove the panel. also releasing the NVH component as indicated.

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs B-pillar Reinforcement (G1770905)Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs B-pillar Reinforcement (G1770905) - Installation

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