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PANEL REPAIRS
REPLACEMENT PANELS 77-2-9
Rear inner body side panels - 3 door
1Complete rear quarter assembly
2Squab side reinforcement
3Rear body side reinforcement assembly
4Lower inner 'E' post assembly
5Outer rear wheelarch assembly
6Rear quarter front lower reinforcement
7'B/C' post reinforcement
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PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-10 REPLACEMENT PANELS
Rear inner body side panels - 5 door
1Complete rear quarter assembly
2Inner 'E' post assembly
3Rear body side reinforcement assembly
4Outer rear wheelarch assembly
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PANEL REPAIRS
WELDING PROCEDURES 77-2-15
WE LDING PROCEDURE S
ECU locations (3 door model shown, 5
door model similar)
1Central control unit (on forward side of
passenger compartment fusebox, behind
driver's glove box)
2RF Receiver (on top of instrument pack)
3Immobiliser ECU (rear of fascia)
4DCU (SRS on transmission tunnel below
heater)
5EAT ECU (inside Environmental 'E' box)
6ECM (inside 'E' box)
7Fuel Burning Heater (behind wheelarch liner)
'Diesel only'8Cooling Fan Ecu (rear of radiator housing) all
models except 1.8
9ABS ECU (RH side front of engine
compartment)
10Folding door mirror ECU (on transmission
tunnel under centre console)
11Window lift ECU (on driver `A` post)
12Cruise Control Interface ECU (under R/H seat)
13Cruise control ECU (under R/H seat)
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PANEL REPAIRS
PROCEDURES 77-2-19
PROCEDURES
Panel replacement procedure
This information is designed to explain the basic
panel removal and replacement method. This
standard method might vary slightly from one vehicle
to another. The main criterion in removable and
replacement of body panels is that Land Rover`s
original standard is maintained as far as possible.
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.
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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PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-30 REPAIRS
Front sidemember (complete)
In this procedure, the front sidemember closing
panel and the related crossmember to sidemember
gusset plate are replaced in conjunction with the front
sidemember.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Disconnect all ECUs.
4.Remove road wheel(s).
5.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
6.Remove front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
7.Remove front bumper armature.
8.Remove radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
9.Remove PAS fluid cooler.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
10.Remove headlamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
11.Release wiring to headlamp and position aside.
12.Remove engine bay shield.
13.Remove front wheel arch liner.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
14.Remove front suspension rear beam.
15.Remove engine and gearbox.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Engine and automatic gearbox - up to 03MY.
16.Remove PAS rack.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
17.Remove fascia.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia - up to 04MY.
18. LH side: Remove front bumper LH support
bracket.
19. LH side: Remove LH engine mounting from
body.
20. LH side: Remove battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
21. LH side: Remove air intake hose.
22. LH side: Remove horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
23. RH side: Remove front bumper RH support
bracket.24. RH side: Remove RH engine mounting from
body.
25. RH side: Remove windscreen washer
reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
26. Driver's side: Remove passenger
compartment fuse box.
27. Driver's side: Remove brake pedal box and
brake servo.
28. Driver's side: Remove clutch pedal box.
29.Remove treadplate from front door aperture.
Release front carpet and position aside.
30.Remove insulation pads from engine bulkhead.
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PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-31
Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.
Refit
1.Fit insulation pads to engine bulkhead.
2.Position front carpet and fit treadplate to front
door aperture. 3. Driver's side: Fit clutch pedal box.
4. Driver's side: Fit brake pedal box and brake
servo.
5. Driver's side: Fit passenger compartment fuse
box.
6. LH side: Fit horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
7. LH side: Fit air intake hose.
8. LH side: Fit battery. Do not connect battery
earth lead.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
9. LH side: Fit LH engine mounting to body.
10. LH side: Fit front bumper LH support bracket.
11. RH side: Fit windscreen washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
12. RH side: Fit RH engine mounting to body.
13. RH side: Fit front bumper RH support bracket.
14.Fit fascia.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia - up to 04MY.
15.Fit PAS rack.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
16.Fit engine and gearbox.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Engine and automatic gearbox - up to 03MY.
17.Fit front suspension rear beam.
18.Fit front wheel arch liner.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
19.Fit engine bay shield.
20.Fit headlamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
21.Secure headlamp wiring.
22.Fit PAS fluid cooler.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
23.Fit radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
24.Fit front bumper armature.
25.Fit front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
26.Fit underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
27.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
28.Connect all ECUs.
29.Connect alternator.
30.Connect battery earth lead.
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PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-32 REPAIRS
Front sidemember (front section)
In this procedure, the front section of the front
sidemember closing panel and the related
crossmember to sidemember gusset plate are
replaced in conjunction with the front sidemember.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect all ECUs.
3.Remove road wheel(s).
4.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
5.Remove front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
6.Remove radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
7.Remove PAS fluid cooler.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
8.Remove headlamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
9.Release wiring to headlamp and position aside.
10.Remove engine bay shield.
11.Remove front wheel arch liner.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
12. LH side: Remove front bumper LH support
bracket.
13. LH side: Remove ECM.
14. LH side: Remove battery carrier.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.
15. LH side: Remove air cleaner.
16. LH side: Remove air intake hose.
17. LH side: Remove horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
18. RH side: Remove front bumper RH support
bracket.
19. RH side: Remove windscreen washer
reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
20. RH side: Remove alternator.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Alternator - KV6.
21. RH side: Remove PAS pump.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Pump -
steering - KV6.Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.
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PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-33
Refit
1. LH side: Fit horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
2. LH side: Fit air intake hose.
3. LH side: Fit air cleaner.
4. LH side: Fit battery carrier. Do not connect
battery earth lead.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.
5. LH side: Fit ECM.
6. LH side: Fit front bumper LH support bracket.
7. RH side: Fit PAS pump.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Pump -
steering - KV6.
8. RH side: Fit alternator.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Alternator - KV6.
9. RH side: Fit windscreen washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
10. RH side: Fit front bumper RH support bracket.
11.Fit front wheel arch liner.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
12.Fit engine bay shield.
13.Fit headlamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
14. Secure headlamp wiring.
15.Fit PAS fluid cooler.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
16.Fit radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
17.Fit front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
18.Fit underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
19.Connect all ECUs.
20.Connect battery earth lead.
Front valance assembly
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect all ECUs.
3.Remove road wheel(s).
4.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
5.Remove front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
6.Remove front bumper armature.
7.Remove radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
8.Remove PAS fluid cooler.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
9.Remove headlamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
10.Release wiring to headlamp and position aside.
11.Remove engine bay shield.
12.Remove front wheel arch liner.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
13.Remove front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front.
14.Remove front suspension rear beam.
15.Remove engine and gearbox.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Engine and automatic gearbox - up to 03MY.
16.Remove front damper.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Damper.
17.Remove PAS rack.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
18.Remove fascia.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia - up to 04MY.
19. LH side: Remove front bumper LH support
bracket.
20. LH side: Remove air cleaner.
21. LH side: Remove air intake hose.
22. LH side: Remove ECM.
23. LH side: Remove engine compartment
fusebox.
24. LH side: Remove battery carrier.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.
25. LH side: Remove engine compartment fuse
box and related wiring.