TD5 Defender
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PANEL REPAIRS
8
REPAIR
BODY SIDE REAR - PANEL
Remove
In this procedure the Body Side Capping and the
Corner Capping are also changed.
1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2. Remove body side upper rear. See this
Section.
3. Remove rear lamp panel. See this Section.
4. LH side: Remove number plate and lamp.
5. LH side: Remove tail door striker.
6. RH side: Remove fuel filler and grommet.
Refit
7. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Drill holes in
new body side lower panel for riveting. Spacing
of holes, dimension ’A’ = 100 mm (3.937’). In
conjunction with the rivets apply suitable
adhesive.
8. Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
9. Reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: When refitting, ensure body side
upper is correctly fitted onto location pins.
