Front Sidemember End Panel Repair Procedures for Range Rover: Comprehensive Guide
PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS
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Radiator protection bar
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove headlamp mounting panel.
3. Remove RH headlamp mounting panel.
4. Remove nut securing PAS hose mounting to
radiator protection bar and move hose aside.
5. Remove 2 bolts securing radiator protection bar
to front sub-frame and with assistance remove
from vehicle.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
6. V8 models only: Remove scrivet and release
clip securing front axle cooling duct to radiator
protection bar and remove duct.
7. Remove 5 scrivets securing intercooler baffle to
radiator protection bar. Remove baffle.
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 baffle and secure with scrivets.
2. With assistance position radiator protection
bar, fit bolts and tighten to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
3. Fit PAS hose mounting and tighten nut to 10
Nm (7 lbf.ft).
4. Fit RH headlamp mounting panel.
5. Fit headlamp mounting panel.
6. Connect the battery earth lead.
Front sidemember end panel
In this procedure, only the sidemember end panel is
replaced.
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator.
3. Remove underbelly panel.
4. Remove front bumper assembly.
5. Remove front armature.
6. Remove radiator.
7. LH side: Remove radiator expansion tank.
8. RH side: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
5L40-E, REPAIRS, Gearbox fluid cooler.
9. Diesel models: Release and remove
intercooler pipes.
10. LH side: Remove windscreen washer
Reservoir - combined windscreen/
headlamp washer.
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.
