Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 501-30

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs

Rear Wheelhouse Outer (G457313)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
NOTE:

In this procedure, the rear wheelhouse outer is replaced in conjunction with the quarter panel.

  1. Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Disconnect the parking brake cables. For additional information, refer to: (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation)
    Left Parking Brake Cable (Removal and Installation),
    Right Parking Brake Cable (Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the brake line.
  4. Remove the rear suspension. For additional information, refer to: Rear Suspension (204-02 Rear Suspension, Description and Operation).
  5. Remove the quarter panel. For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
  6. E55930
     
    ItemDescription
    160 spot welds.
    210 spot welds.
  7. E63575
     
    ItemDescription
    1160mm (6.29 inches) adhesive.
    22 plug welds and 5 spot welds.
    3Acoustic seal.
  8. For additional information:
      • Welding. For additional information, refer to: Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information -, Description and Operation).
      • Corrosion protection. For additional information, refer to: Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection -, Description and Operation).
      • Tolerance checks. For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Installation
  1. Install is the reversal of removal.