Range Rover P38
77
PANEL REPAIRS
NEW RANGE ROVER
6
REPAIR
’BC’ POST REINFORCEMENT
Remove
1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2. Raise side of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Disconnect airbags and sensor system.
5. Disconnect alternator.
6. Remove front seat.
See CHASSIS AND BODY,
Repair.
7. Remove seat belt - front.
See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
8. Remove front seat belt adjustable mounting.
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
9. Remove ’BC’ post trim.
See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
10. Remove rear door assembly.
See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
Refit
NOTE: In this operation, the ’BC’ post
reinforcement and ’BC’ post repair panel
are replaced in combination.
11. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown. Cut new panel to form seam welded butt
joint with existing panel.
12. Reverse removal procedure.
13. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
