LR3/Disco 3
Front Side Member (77.30.22/23)
Removal
NOTE :
NOTE :
Published : Sep 15, 2004
This procedure requires the body to be removed from the integrated body frame.
In this procedure the front side member is replaced in cojunction with hood latch panel, front wheelhouse and the
front crossmember.
1 .
Load vehicle onto ramp.
2 .
Disconnect both the battery cables. For additional information, refer to
Specifications
(Section 414-
00 Charging System - General Information)
3 .
L/H side: Remove the battery.
4 .
Remove the front fender. For additional information, refer to
Fender (76.10.24)
(Section 501-02
Front End Body Panels)
5 .
Remove the hood latch panel. For additional information, refer to
Hood Latch Panel (76.16.22)
(Section 501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs)
6 .
Remove the front crossmember. For additional information, refer to
Front Crossmember (77.20.25)
(Section 501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs)
7 .
Remove the front wheelhouse. For additional information, refer to
Front Wheelhouse
(Section 501-
27 )
8 .
Remove the hood.
9 .
Remove both hood support struts.
10 .
Remove the hood wiring harness.
11 .
Remove the plenum chamber panel. For additional information, refer to
Plenum Chamber
(80.15.62)
(Section 412-01 Air Distribution and Filtering)
12 .
Remove both wiper arms and blades.
13 .
L/H side: Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to
Power
Steering Fluid Reservoir - 2.7L Diesel (57.15.08)
(Section 211-02 Power Steering)
14 .
Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to
Instrument Panel - 2.7L Diesel
(76.46.23/99)
(Section 501-12 Instrument Panel and Console)
15 .
Remove the insulation from outer and inner bulkhead.
