Drain panel section (Freelander 2)

NOTE: The water drain panel section is cut from the water drain panel, which is a separate welded panel.

Removing

1. In combination with the water drain panel section, replace:

rear bumper cover
Rear bumper reinforcement
liftgate tailgate
Rear side panel
Rear light mounting panel

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 rear side panel. For more information, refer to the chapter: Rear Side Body Panel (501-30 Repairs of sheet metal elements of the back, Removal and installation).

4. Remove the panel of fastening of back lanterns. For more information, please refer to the chapter: Rear light mounting panel (501-30 Repairs of sheet metal elements of the back, Removal and installation).

5. Mill out the weld points.

6. Cut the old panel at the point shown, using the new panel as a guide, making sure the new panel overlaps.

7. Separate the connections and remove the old panel.

Installation

1. Attach the new panel, align it and fix it in place, overlapping the old panel. Cut through the new and old panels at the point where the MIG butt joint is to be made.

2. Remove the new panel and the remains of the old one.

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

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. Tie the butt joint.