Front reinforcement section of the fender apron panel (Discovery 3)

Removing

NOTE: This procedure replaces the front wing apron trim panel reinforcement along with the wing apron trim panel.

1. Disconnect both wires from the battery. For more information refer to Specification.

2. Remove the front fender. For more information refer to Wing (76.10.24)

3. Remove the hood latch panel. For more information refer to Hood Latch Panel (76.16.22)

4. Left side: Remove the battery junction block. For more information refer to Battery Connection Box (BJB) -2.7L Diesel (86.70.55)

5. Left side: Remove the coolant expansion tank. For more information refer to Coolant Expansion Tank (26.15.01)

6. Left side: Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For more information refer to Power Steering Reservoir -2.7L Diesel (57.15.08)

7. Left side: Remove the battery.

8. Left side: Remove the fuel coolant heater module. For more information, refer to Additional heater (universal action), fuel powered (80.40.01)

9. Left side: Remove the fuel coolant heater pipes.

10. Right side: Release the ABS modulator.

11. Disconnect the wiring harness.

12. Remove the hood.

13. Remove both hood pillars.

14. Remove the hood wiring harness.

15.

Item name	Description
1	Butt weld
2	20 spot welds.
3	3 spot welds.
4	11 spot welds.

16. Additional information:

• Weld seam. For more information, refer to Body Repairs.
• Anti-corrosion protection. For more information, refer to Corrosion Protection.
• Tolerances. For more information refer to Body and Frame

Installation

1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order to dismantling.