Front spar (front) (Range Rover 3)

This procedure covers the replacement of the front parts of the front side member inner and outer panels and the front side member reinforcement panel.

Dismantling

1. Disconnect "negative" battery terminal.

2. Disconnect the generator.

3. Remove the lower engine protection shield.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Engine protection - front.

4. Remove the front bumper assembly.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Front bumper assembly.

5. Remove a beam of a forward bumper.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Front bumper assembly.

6. Remove the radiator.

COOLING SYSTEM: Td6, REPAIR WORKS, Radiator.

7. Left side: Remove the coolant expansion tank.

COOLING SYSTEM: Td6, REPAIR WORKS, Radiator.

8. Drain the A/C system and collect the refrigerant.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER DRAINAGE, REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND CHARGING, Air conditioner emptying - refrigerant recovery and charging.

NOTE: The water separator must be replaced if the following occurs: There is dirt in the air conditioning system (compressor stuck). The tightness of the system is broken, and the refrigerant enters the atmosphere.

As a result of the repair, the air conditioning system remained open for more than 24 hours.

9. Remove the air conditioning lines from the side member.

10. Right side: Remove the automatic transmission cooler.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GM 5L40-E, REPAIR WORK, Automatic transmission cooler.

11. Diesel vehicles: Loosen fasteners and remove intercooler lines.

12. Left side: Remove the windshield washer reservoir.

WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS, Combined windshield/headlight washer reservoir.

13. Left side: Remove the alternator.

SYSTEM OF STARTING THE ENGINE AND CHARGING THE BATTERY, REPAIR WORKS, Generator - engine Td6.

14. Remove the front wheel arch liner.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Fender liner - front wheel arch.

15. Remove the power steering lines to gain access to the side member.

Repair work

1. Remove damaged panels, prepare joint edges and install new panels in accordance with the Body Panel Repair Code. Punch or drill holes in the panel to be installed for the cork weld as shown.

Assembly

1. Reinstall the power steering lines.

2. Reinstall the front wheel arch liner.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Fender liner - front wheel arch.

3. Left side: Replace the generator.

SYSTEM OF STARTING THE ENGINE AND CHARGING THE BATTERY, REPAIR WORKS, Generator - engine Td6.

4. Left side Install the windshield washer reservoir.

WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS, Combined windshield/headlight washer reservoir.

5. For vehicles with a diesel engine: Connect and secure the intercooler pipes.

6. Fix lines of the conditioner on a side member.

7. Right side: Install the automatic transmission cooler.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GM 5L40-E, REPAIR WORK, Automatic transmission cooler.

8. Left side: Replace the coolant expansion tank.

COOLING SYSTEM: Td6, REPAIR WORKS, Radiator.

9. Install the heatsink.

COOLING SYSTEM: Td6, REPAIR WORKS, Radiator.

10. Reinstall the front bumper beam.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Front bumper assembly.

11. Reinstall the front bumper assembly.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Front bumper assembly.

12. Fill the A/C system.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER DRAINAGE, REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND CHARGING, Air Conditioner Emptying - Refrigerant Recovery and Charging.

13. Remove air from the system and add working fluid to the hydraulic booster reservoir.

STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Power Steering (PAS) - removal of air.

14. Replace the lower engine shield.

EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORKS, Engine protection - front.

15. Connect the generator.

16. Attach "negative" terminal to the battery.