B-pillar outer panel (Discovery 3)

Removing

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

2. Remove the tailgate assembly.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Remove the wiring harness grommet.
• Release the wiring harness clamp.
• Turn out 2 bolts.

3. Remove the front door retainer.

4. Remove the front seat. For more information refer to Front Seat (78.10.44/99)

5. Remove the rear seat. For more information refer to Rear Seat - Vehicle Included: 60/40 Split Seat (78.10.70/78.10.71)

6. Remove the side impact sensor from the middle pillar of the body. For more information refer to Rack Side Impact Sensor (76.74.23)

7. Remove the curtain airbag module. For more information, refer to Side Airbag Module (76.74.30)

8. Disconnect a plait of electroconducting from an average rack of a body.

9. Disconnect the wiring harness from the threshold panel.

10. Remove the front seat belt pretensioner. For more information, refer to Front Seat Belt Retractor (76.73.13)

11. Remove an external overlay of the threshold panel.

12. Loosen the carpet.

13.

Item name	Description
1	Cutting line and butt weld.
2,4	81 spot welds.
3	Butt welds.

14.

Item name	Description
1	Sealant.
2	6 cork welds.
3	19 cork welds.
4	Noise isolation.

15. 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. Install in the reverse order to dismantling.