Discovery II
PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-49
Cross member outer rear panel
(RH/LH section)
In this procedure, the panel body side assembly and
the 'E' post assembly are replaced in conjunction
with either the RH or LH section of the cross member
outer rear panel.
Remove
1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2. Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3. Remove 'E' post assembly.
PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, 'E' post
4. Remove rear folding step.
5. LH side: Remove exhaust tailpipe heatshield.
6. Remove relevant wiring.
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 and secure wiring.
2. LH side: Fit exhaust tailpipe heatshield.
3. Fit rear folding step.
4. Fit 'E' post assembly.
PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, 'E' post
5. Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
6. Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
Cross member closing rear panel
In this procedure, the cross member outer rear panel
is replaced in conjunction with the cross member
closing rear panel. The cross member rear assembly
can also be replaced, if required.
Remove
1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2. Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3. Remove cross member outer rear panel.
4. Remove fuel tank.
5. Remove 2 rear bolts securing body rear to
chassis.
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 2 rear bolts securing body rear to chassis
and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
2. Fit fuel tank.
3. Fit cross member rear outer panel.
4. Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
5. Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
