L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
PANEL REPAIRS
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REPAIRS
Rear wheel arch reinforcement - upper
In this procedure, the rear wheel arch upper
reinforcement is replaced in conjunction with the rear
section of the body side panel.
The upper rear wheel arch reinforcement must be
removed before the wheel arch assembly can be
removed.
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator.
3. Remove rear section of the body side panel.
, , Body side panel - rear section.
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 rear section of the body side panel.
, , Body side panel - rear section.
2. Connect alternator.
3. Connect battery earth lead.
'D' post reinforcement
In this procedure, the rear outer body side panel and
the rear body side reinforcement assembly is
replaced in conjunction with the inner 'E' post
assembly.
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator.
3. Remove rear section of the body side panel.
, , Body side panel - rear section.
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 rear section of the body side panel.
, , Body side panel - rear section.
2. Connect alternator.
3. Connect battery earth lead.