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Land Rover Freelander Body Repair Manual (1998 on)06 · Panel repairs
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Outer rear wheel arch - 3 door

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Body Repair Manual
Year
1998 on
Section
Repairs › Outer rear wheel arch - 3 door
Panel repairsOuter rear wheel arch - 3 door

OUTER REAR WHEEL ARCH - 3 DOOR

NOTE: In this procedure, the squab side reinforcement is replaced in conjunction with the outer rear wheel arch.

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Disconnect alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  3. Disconnect all ECUs.
  4. Remove road wheel(s).
  5. Remove rear bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  6. Remove rear wheel arch liner.
  7. Remove rear quarter lower casing. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  8. Remove rear seat. See BODY, Seats and seat belts.
  9. Remove rear body side casing. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  10. Remove rear damper. See REAR SUSPENSION, Repairs.

For RH side

  1. Remove fuel filler neck. See FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM, Repairs.
  2. Remove fuel tank. See FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM, Repairs.

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.
Repair – Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint faces and install new panel(s) in accordance

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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