Wing apron panel reinforcement (Discovery 3)

Removing

NOTE: This procedure replaces the fender apron reinforcement along with the fender 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 power steering fluid reservoir. For more information refer to Power Steering Reservoir -2.7L Diesel (57.15.08)

6. Left side: Remove the battery.

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

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

9. Right side: Remove the air filter. For more information refer to Air Filter (19.10.01)

10. Right side: Release the ABS modulator.

11. Disconnect the wiring harness.

12. Remove the mixing chamber panel. For more information, refer to Storage Chamber (80.15.62)

13. Remove the hood.

14. Remove both hood pillars.

15. Remove the hood wiring harness.

16.

Item name	Description
1	Noise isolation.
2	34 plug welds.
3	13 spot welds.
4	3 spot welds.
5	14 spot welds.

17. 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.