Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 501-30

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs

Back Panel (G457316)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
  1. Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the rear D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  4. Remove the tailgate hinge trim cover.
  5. Remove the tailgate weather seal.
  6. Remove the loadspace scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  7. Remove the loadspace carpets.
  8. With assistance, remove the tailgate.
  9. Remove the L/H exhaust tailpipe heatshield.
  10. Remove the R/H exhaust tailpipe heatshield.
  11. Remove the spare wheel and tire.
  12. Release the back panel wiring harness.
  13. E63774
     
    ItemDescription
    1Butt weld. (R/H is symmetrically opposite to L/H).
    224 Plug welds.
    32 plug welds and adhesive.
    43 plug welds.
    57 spot welds.
    6 Mig weld and 1 spot weld.
    7Mig weld and 1 spot weld.
    87 spot welds.
    93 plug welds.
    102 plug welds and adhesive.
  14. 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.