L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
PANEL REPAIRS
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PROCEDURES
5. Separate spot welded joints and remove panel
remnants using hammer, bolster, chisel and
pincers.
Prepare old surfaces
1. Clean all panel joint edges to a bright smooth
finish, using a belt-type sander.
NOTE: Prior to sanding, remove remaining
sealant using a hot air gun to minimise the risk
of toxic fumes caused by generated heat.
Caution: Care must be taken to avoid
excessive heat build up when using this
equipment.
2. Straighten existing panel joint edges using a
shaping block and hammer.
CAUTION: Never use the same tools for
working with steel or aluminium. All tools
used for working with steel must be kept
separate from those used on aluminium.
Prepare new surfaces
1. Mark out bulk of new panel and trim to size,
leaving approximately 50 mm (1.968 ins)
overlap with existing panel. Offer up new panel/
section, align with associated panels (e.g. new
body side panel aligned with door and trunklid).
Clamp into position.