1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER wheel

77PANEL REPAIRS
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PROCEDURES PANEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
General
This information is designed to explain the basic panel
removal and replacement method. This standard
method may vary slightly from one vehicle to another.
The main criterion in removal and replacement of
body panels is that Land Rover’s original standard is
maintained as far as possible.
All repair processes and procedures shown relate to
Aluminium panels.
Remove Panel
1.Expose resistance spot welds. For those spot
welds which are not obviously visible, use a
rotary drum sander or wire brush fitted to an air
drill, or alternatively a hand held wire brush.
WARNING: Ensure breathing mask and
protective glasses are worn during
operations where Aluminium particles are
removed.
CAUTION: Never use a sanding disc that
has previously been used on steel, as iron
deposits could be left on the surface of the
Aluminium.
NOTE: In wheel arch areas it may be
necessary to soften underbody coating
using a hot air gun, prior to exposing spot
welds.
2.Cut out welds using a cobalt drill.
3.Alternatively use a clamp-type spot weld
remover.
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REPAIR WING LOWER FRONT
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first. system.
2.Remove wheel arch eyebrow.
3.Remove wheel arch liner.
4. RH side:Remove aerial.
5.Remove air intake hose.
6.Remove bolts securing lower wing.
Refit
7.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
8.Reverse removal procedure.HEADLAMP MOUNTING PANEL
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect all ECUs.
3.Remove radiator.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
4.Recover refrigerant from A/C system.See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair.
5.Remove headlamp.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
6. LH side:Remove screen washer bottle.See
WIPERS AND WASHERS, Repair.
7. RH side:Position PAS reservoir aside.
8.Remove bolts and release welds securing panel,
remove panel.
Refit
9.Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.
10.Reverse removal procedure.
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REPAIR WING UPPER - LH
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove headlamp.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
3.Remove headlamp mounting panel.See this
Section.
4.Remove radiator.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
5.Recover refrigerant from A/C system.See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair.
6.Remove receiver drier.See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair.
7.Remove relevant A/C pipes.
8.Remove relevant heater intake pipes.
9.Remove screen washer bottle.
10.Remove wheel arch liner.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
11.Remove bolts and release welds securing panel,
remove panel.
Refit
12.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
13.Reverse removal procedure.
14.Align headlamps.See ELECTRICAL,
Adjustment.WING UPPER - RH
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove headlamp.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
3.Remove headlamp mounting panel.See this
Section.
4.Remove radiator.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
5.Recover refrigerant from A/C system.See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair.
6.Remove relevant A/C pipes.
7.Position PAS reservoir aside.
8.Remove wheel arch liner.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
9.Remove aerial.
10.Remove vacuum solenoid valve.
11.Release clips securing coolant reservoir.
12.Remove bolts and release welds securing panel,
remove panel.
Refit13.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
NOTE: LH panel shown
14.Reverse removal procedure.
15.Align headlamps.See ELECTRICAL,
Adjustment.
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REPAIR WHEEL ARCH - FRONT
Remove
The procedure to change the Inner Front Wheelarch is
the same as for the Wing Upper, except for removal of
the ABS sensors and shield, if fitted.
BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove front lower wing.See this Section.
3.Remove RH and LH front upper wing.See this
Section.
4.Remove headlamp mounting panels.See this
Section.
5.Remove screen aperture.See this Section.
6.Remove both front doors.
7.Remove lower fascia panel.See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
8. Models with A/C:Remove relevant A/C pipes.
9.Remove front grille.
10.Drain cooling system.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Adjustment.
11.Remove radiator and intercooler.
12. Models with A/C:Remove condensor.
13.Remove air cleaner assembly.
14.Remove heater unit.See HEATING AND
VENTILATION, Repair.
15.Remove brake servo assembly.
16.Remove heater ducts.
17.Remove both front seats.
18.Remove front carpets.
19.Release all relevant harnesses and position
aside.
20.Remove facia support bracket.
Refit
21.Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Ensure all
necessary grommets and sealant is applied to
new bulkhead.
22.Reverse removal procedure.
23.Bleed brake system.See BRAKES,
Adjustment.
24.Align headlamps.See ELECTRICAL,
Adjustment.
25.Water test after refitting.
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REPAIR TIME SCHEDULES
The following information shows the total time taken to
replace single panels and complete assemblies. This
time includes removal of Mechanical, Electrical and
Trim (MET) items, plus paint times based on Metallic
Clear Over Base Paint.
The times shown were generated by Thatcham (the
Motor Insurance Repair and Research Centre) and
are to be used as a guide only. The operations were
carried out on a 110 Station Wagon.
Panel/assembly replacement times
Panel Description Total time
Bonnet 6.1
Bulkhead 24.2
Door front - each 7.8
Door rear - each 6.9
Door tail 7.7
Headlamp mounting panel LH 8.4
Headlamp mounting panel RH 8.3
Rear lamp mounting panel 9.3
Front screen aperture 7.4
Roof assembly 18.0
Sill and’B’post assembly LH 9.4
Sill and’B’post assembly RH 9.3
Sill panel - front section 4.2
Sill panel - rear section 4.1
Wing front lower 7.0
Wing front upper 8.7
Body side rear assembly - LH 16.7
Body side rear assembly - RH 17.7
Body side lower panel - LH 17.6
Body side lower panel - RH 18.6Combination panel replacement times
The following panel combination times show the total
time to remove/refit body panels, MET items and any
paint processes.
Front end combination panel times
Panel Description Total Time
Grille
Bumper front
Wheelarch eyebrow
Wing - upper
Wing - lower
12.7 LH
12.6 RH
Grille
Bumper front
Wheelarch eyebrow LH & RH
Wing - upper LH & RH
Wing - lower LH & RH
18.2
Grille
Bumper front
Wheelarch eyebrow
Wheelarch front
Wing - upper
Wing - lower
13.1 LH
13.0 RH
Grille
Bumper front
Wheelarch eyebrow LH & RH
Wheelarch front LH & RH
Wing - upper LH & RH
Wing - lower LH & RH
19.0
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REPAIR Bodyside combination panel times
Panel description Total time
Front door
Wheelarch eyebrow
Wing - lower
Wing - upper
15.4 LH
15.5 RH
Front door
Rear door
Sill and’B’post
16.6 LH
16.5 RH
Rear door
Body side lower assembly
Body side upper assembly
Wheel arch eyebrow
’D’post outer reinforcement
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
31.0 LH
32.1 RH
Rear door
Front door
Wing lower
Wing upper
Body side lower assembly
Body side upper assembly
Wheel arch eyebrow - front & rear
’D’post outer reinforcement
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
41.9 LH
42.8 RHRear end combination panel times
Panel description Total time
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
11.0
Body side lower assembly
Body side upper assembly
Wheel arch eyebrow
’D’post outer reinforcement
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
Rear panel
28.9 LH
29.9 RH
Body side lower assembly
Body side upper assembly
Wheel arch eyebrow
’D’post outer reinforcement
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
Rear panel
28.5 LH
29.4 RH
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84 - WIPERS AND WASHERS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WINDSCREEN WIPERS - FROM 02MY 2..............................................................
REAR WIPER - FROM 02MY 4..............................................................................
REPAIR
PUMP - WINDSCREEN WASHER 1......................................................................
JET - REAR SCREEN WASHER 1.........................................................................
ARM - WIPER - FROM 02MY 2..............................................................................
WIPER MOTOR AND DRIVE RACK - FROM 02MY 3............................................
WHEELBOX/DRIVE PIVOT - FROM 02MY 4.........................................................
RELAY - WIPER DELAY - FROM 02MY 5..............................................................
MOTOR - WIPER - TAIL DOOR - FROM 02MY 6..................................................
RELAY - TAIL DOOR WIPER - FROM 02MY 7......................................................
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION WINDSCREEN WIPERS - FROM 02MY
1.LH wheelbox
2.Cable
3.RH wheelbox
4.Wiper motor
5.Spindle with DIN taper arm attachment
6.Spacer
7.Locknut
8.Seal
9.Locknuts
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