Front side member protective panel (Freelander 2)

NOTE: The end panel must be separated from the front side member and upper suspension mount; it is not serviced separately.

NOTE: The panel is serviced without its mounting studs.

Removing

1. When replacing the end panel of the front side member, the following elements are removed:

front bumper cover
Front bumper
Hood latch panel
Both front fenders
Front bumper mount
Wing apron bottom panel
Front reinforcing element of the fender apron panel
Front spar

NOTE: It is also necessary to remove the engine and suspension as a unit.

2. For more information regarding this repair procedure, see: For more information, refer to the chapter: Body and frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Special Information and Approval Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard techniques used at the service station (100-00 General information, Description and principle of operation).

3. Remove the front side member. For more information, see chapter: Front side member (501-27 Repairs of sheet metal elements of the front end, Removal and installation).

4. Mill out the weld points.

5. Cut off the old panel at the point shown.

6. Separate the connections and remove the old panel.

Installation

1. Remove the panel from the service panel.

1. Mill out the weld points.
2. Make the cut, matching it with the one already made on the car.

2. Prepare the connecting surfaces of the old and new panels.

3. Drill holes in the new panel for electric MIG welding.

4. Attach the new panel and lock it in place. Check the reconciliation, if correct, go to the next step, if not, correct and check again before proceeding to the next step.

5. After fixing the panels: