Range Rover P38
77
PANEL REPAIRS
NEW RANGE ROVER
2
REPAIR
FRONT SIDE MEMBER
Remove
1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2. Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Disconnect airbags and sensor system.
5. Remove airbag module.
See
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM,
Repair.
6. Disconnect alternator.
7. Remove front bumper valance.
See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
8. Remove extension spoiler front bumper.
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
9. Remove front grille.
See CHASSIS AND BODY,
Repair.
10. Remove headlamp.
See Workshop Manual -
ELECTRICAL
11. Remove bonnet.
See CHASSIS AND BODY,
Repair.
12. Remove bonnet strut.
See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
13. Remove bonnet lock RH or LH.
See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
14. Remove wheel arch liner - Front.
See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
15. Remove front door assembly.
See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
16. Remove ’A’ post trim.
See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
17. Remove front wing.
Refit
18. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Punch or
drill holes in new front side member for plug
welding as shown.
WARNING: Remove ALL traces of
adhesive from valance upper edge before
plug welding.
19. Reverse removal procedure.
20. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
